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Berkshire Partners, LLC

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Investor Summary

Berkshire Partners, LLC is a Boston, Massachusetts-based private equity firm. Founded in 1986, Berkshire Partners, LLC considers seed investments as well as restructurings, special situations, buyouts, acquisitions and PIPE transactions.

Investor Overview

Basic Information

Investor Type:Private Equity
Year Founded:1986
Address:200 Clarendon Street
35th Floor
City:Boston
State/Province:Massachusetts
Country:United States
Phone:View
Fax:View
Website:www.berkshirepartners.com

Investment Preferences

Preferred Stage:Seed
Mid Stage / Expansion
Late Stage / Mezzanine
Buyouts / Acquisitions
Restructuring / Special Situations
Secondary Purchases
PIPE

Investor Contacts

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NameTitle
Elizabeth L. HoffmanPrincipal
David BordeauPrincipal
John DickiePrincipal
Jay MakadiaPrincipal
Tom KuoPrincipal
Raleigh A. ShoemakerPrincipal
Marni F. PaynePrincipal
Edward J. WhelanPrincipal
Robert J. SmallManaging Director
Richard K. LubinManaging Director
Bradley M. BloomManaging Director
Ross M. JonesManaging Director
Lawrence S. HamelskyManaging Director
Kevin T. CallaghanManaging Director
Carl FerenbachManaging Director
Jane Brock-WilsonManaging Director
D. Randolph PeelerManaging Director
Joshua A. LutzkerManaging Director
Michael C. AscioneManaging Director
Christopher J. HadleyManaging Director

Private Deal History

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DateTargetTarget IndustryDeal TypeTotal Deal AmountStatus
Mar. 2013ViewBuilding Materials Wholesale Distribution
Crop Production
Lumber, Wood Production		Secondary Sale
Acquisition
Leveraged Buyout (LBO)		ViewCompletedDetails
Dec. 2012ViewComputer Networking Equipment
Computer Networks
Computer Networks
Fiber-Optic Technology
Fiber-Optic Technology
Internet Protocol (Ip) Communications 
Telecommunications Services
Voip Communications Technology
Wireless Communications		Acquisition
Leveraged Buyout (LBO)
Merger		ViewCompletedDetails
Nov. 2012ViewGrocery & Foodservice Wholesale Distribution
Grocery Stores		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Jun. 2012ViewParty & Holiday Accessories RetailAcquisition
Majority Acquisition		ViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2012ViewSafety & Protection ProductsAcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2011ViewComputer NetworksAcquisition
Leveraged Buyout (LBO)		ViewCompletedDetails
May. 2011ViewAir Freight Transportation
Long Distance Freight Trucking		Acquisition
Leveraged Buyout (LBO)		ViewCompletedDetails
Apr. 2011ViewEngineering ConsultingFundingViewCompletedDetails
Mar. 2011ViewMedical Devices & EquipmentAcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
Mar. 2011ViewMedical Devices & EquipmentAcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2011ViewAnti-Aging Products
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Other Personal Products		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Jun. 2010ViewOther Manufacturing & Industrial
Rail Transportation		AcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
May. 2010ViewSoftware-As-A-Service (Saas)Acquisition
Leveraged Buyout (LBO)
Take Private		ViewCompletedDetails
Apr. 2010ViewMotor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts Wholesale Distribution
Tire Dealerships		Acquisition
Leveraged Buyout (LBO)		ViewCompletedDetails
Oct. 2007ViewSafety & Protection ProductsSecondary Sale
Acquisition		ViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2006ViewConvenience Stores
Discount & Variety Stores		Minority Stake PurchaseViewCompletedDetails
Jul. 2006ViewBeauty Products & Fragrance RetailAcquisition
Leveraged Buyout (LBO)
Merger		ViewCompletedDetails
Feb. 2006ViewOther Insurance
Other Services
Wireless Communications		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Sep. 2005Party CityAcquisition
Leveraged Buyout (LBO)
Take Private		$365,570,000CompletedDetails
Jul. 2005National Vision, Inc.Eyecare And Examinations
Optical Goods Retail		Acquisition
Direct Share Purchase
Take Private		$40,000,000CompletedDetails
Mar. 2005American Tire Distributors, Inc.Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts Wholesale Distribution
Tire Dealerships		Acquisition
Minority Stake Purchase		$65,000,000CompletedDetails

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