Eva Davis

Representative Experience

• VMG Partners, a private equity fund investing exclusively in branded consumer companies, in connection with the following:
  • Investment in The Honey Pot Company, a leading “better-for-you” plant-derived feminine care brand, and its subsequent US$380M sale to Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) 
  • Investment in Quest Nutrition, making the foods you crave work for you, and not against you, and its subsequent US$1B sale to Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., a portfolio company of The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ: SMPL)
  • Sale of Lily’s Sweets, the high-growth maker of low-sugar, better-for-you confectionery products, to The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY)
  • Sale of Sun Bum Holdings, a developer of “clean” sun protection, hair care, lip care, and baby care products to S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., a multinational privately held manufacturer of household cleaning products and skin care products

  • Investment in ILEGAL Mezcal, a leading super premium artisanal mezcal, and later sale of its investment to Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held international spirits company in the world 

  • Investment in [solidcore], a nationwide boutique fitness company that provides pilates-based resistance training
  • Investment in The Daily Harvest, providing perfectly portioned plant-based foods that don’t compromise on health or convenience to customers nationwide
  • Investment in The Pill Club, the first and leading online birth control prescription and delivery service in the United States
  • Investment in Stone Brewing, one of the largest craft brewers in the United States
  • Investment in Undefeated Tribe, a Crunch Fitness Franchisee with locations in Texas and Oklahoma

  • Investment in Redbud Brands, an innovative venture platform for launching impactful consumer brands

  • Sale of Sequel Naturals, developer and distributor of the Vega® brand nutrient rich plant-based protein powders and nutrition shakes to The WhiteWave Foods Company, a leading consumer packaged food and beverage company whose products include Silk® and So Delicious® plant-based foods and beverages
  • Acquisition of Snack Factory, LLC, a company that develops and distributes Pretzel Crisp® brand pretzel crackers, and subsequent sale to Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. and S-L Snacks National, LLC
  • Acquisition of Waggin’ Train LLC, a company that develops and distributes all-natural pet food treats, and subsequent sale to Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
  • Acquisition of Speculative Product Design, LLC, maker of the speck (*) brand protective cases for portable electronic devices such as the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook, and subsequent sale to Samsonite LLC
  • Acquisition of Solid Gold Pet, a producer of America’s first natural dog food and a pioneer of natural, holistic animal nutrition
• Century Park Capital Partners, a private equity fund investing in industrials, chemicals, consumer products, medical products, and business services, in connection with the following leveraged buyouts:
  • Acquisition and subsequent sale of The Mochi Ice Cream Company, maker of My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream® brand and the largest branded manufacturer of mochi ice cream in North America (PE Hub’s Small Cap Deal of the Year for 2020)
  • Acquisition of CJ Pony Parts, LLC, the market leader in the Classic Mustang e-commerce space
  • Acquisition of Accelalpha Inc., a business and IT consulting firm providing services across a breadth of industries including retail, technology, automotive, and aerospace and defense
  • Add-on acquisition of Prolog Partners, LLC, an experienced supply chain and logistics IT consulting services firm
  • Acquisition of MCCi, LLC, a leading software and IT services firm focused on enterprise content management and business process automation
  • Acquisition and subsequent sale of Covercraft Industries, a market innovator in the field of custom-fitted automotive covers for cars, trucks, boats, and other vehicles
  • ICM Products, Inc., a leader in the silicone chemicals market, in its acquisition of Amber Chemical Company Ltd., a leading global solutions provider for high-performance silicone emulsion and elastomer applications, and in the later sale of ICM to CHT Group, a leading European specialty chemicals company
• Diversis Capital, a private equity fund primarily investing in software and technology-enabled organizations, in connection with the following:
  • Acquisition of the remaining minority interest in Tempo Software, Inc., a leading provider of portfolio management solutions for product development organizations, from Iceland-based Origo (awarded “Technology Deal of the Year” by The M&A Advisor)
  • Add-on acquisition by Tempo Software Inc. of Amovos, SRO, a Slovakian-based technology company that operates the Old Street Solutions brand, an Atlassian marketplace partner that offers Custom Charts for Jira and Confluence apps
  • Add-on acquisition by Tempo Software, Inc. of LiquidPlanner, Inc., a project management platform with a predictive scheduling engine to help teams plan, track, manage, and adapt their projects in real-time
  • Add-on acquisition by PureCars Technologies, LLC (a portfolio company of Diversis Capital and a leading provider of digital marketing technology and services for automotive dealers) of The AutoMiner, LLC, a leading provider of data mining and software integration for car dealers
  • Add-on acquisition by PureCars Technologies, LLC of AutoSigma, a leading digital asset management platform
  • Add-on acquisition by Tempo Software, Inc. of ALM Works, a developer of the structure for Jira software suite that enables project and program managers to make better decisions, work more efficiently, and deliver predictable results
  • Add-on acquisition by Tempo Software, Inc. of Roadmunk, a provider of end-to-end roadmapping solution for building and communicating product strategy
  • Acquisition of Black Box Intelligence LLC, the specialist in data and actionable insights for the restaurant industry
  • Add-on acquisition by FORM.com (a portfolio company of Diversis Capital and a global leader in mobile data collection), of GoSpotCheck, the leading provider of mobile task management and image recognition software
  • Acquisition of WorldAPP, the leading provider of enterprise-grade mobile workflow and data capture technology
  • Acquisition of PureCars Automotive, LLC, a performance-driven company founded on providing automotive dealers with best-in-class technology and services that increase revenue and drive measurable growth
  • Acquisition of a controlling stake in Tempo, the leader in team time management and productivity-enhancing solutions
• Industrial Growth Partners, a private equity fund investing exclusively in the manufacturing sector, in connection with the following leveraged buyouts and/or dispositions of portfolio companies:
  • Acquisition and subsequent sale of Controls Southeast, Inc.
  • Acquisition of Climax Portable Machine Tools, Inc.
  • Acquisition of Cambridge Group Holdings Corp. and Cambridge International Inc.
  • Acquisition and subsequent sale of AmerCable Holding Company, LLC and its subsidiaries
  • Sale of Airpax Holding Company, LLC and its subsidiaries
  • Acquisition and subsequent sale of Jonathan Engineering and its subsidiaries
  • Acquisition and subsequent sale of Weasler Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries
  • Acquisition and subsequent sale of Associated Chemists, Inc.
• Charger Investment Partners, a private equity fund investing in the industrial, services, and consumer industries, in connection with the following buyouts:
  • Acquisition of Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, a leading operator and franchisor of coffeehouses in Utah, Idaho, and Nevada and a wholesaler of specialty roasted coffee beans
  • Acquisition of Advanced Composite Products and Technology, Inc., a market leading manufacturer of highly engineered composite structures for defense, space, aviation, automotive, marine, industrial machinery and subsea telecom applications
• Windjammer Capital Investors, a private equity fund, in connection with the following leveraged buyouts:
  • Add-on acquisition by Mission Critical Electronics LLC (a portfolio company of Windjammer Capital Investors and a leading designer and manufacturer of premium electrical power solutions for the network and industrial market, marine, and specialty vehicles) of DuraComm Corporation’s power products and systems division
  • Add-on acquisition by Hilco Vision (a portfolio company of Windjammer Capital Investors and an industry leading global vision care company) of Bruder Healthcare, a leading provider of patented therapeutic and ophthalmic products to medical professionals and consumers
  • Add-on acquisition by Hilco Vision of M&S Technologies, an Illinois-based leader in digital vision testing systems through its M&S Smart System® platform relied on by eye care professionals across the industry
  • Add-on acquisition by Mission Critical Electronics LLC of Xantrex, the global leader in development, manufacturing, and marketing of advanced power electronic products and systems for the mobile power markets
• Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, a private investment firm focused on corporate divestitures and other special situations, in connection with the following leveraged buyouts:
  • Add-on acquisition by portfolio company Emerald Textiles, the largest provider of outsourced linen management services and specialty products to hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities in the Western United States, of the West Coast assets of Angelica Corporation, a national healthcare linen services provider
  • Acquisition of the industrials business of Gibraltar Industries (NASDAQ:ROCK)
  • Acquisition of Guardian Building Products (now known as Cameron Ashley), one of the largest specialty building product distributors in North America
• Percheron Capital, a private equity firm that invests in market-leading services businesses, in connection with the acquisition of Caliber Car Wash, a leading express conveyor car wash platform
• Shamrock Capital, a private equity fund exclusively investing in the media, entertainment, and communications sectors, in connection with the acquisition of Adweek, the leading media and events company serving the brand marketing community
• Highland Avenue Capital Partners, a private investment firm, in connection with its acquisition of Valudor Products, the leading asset-light distributor, forwarder, and blender of specialty chemicals used in fertilizers, animal nutrition & wellness, water treatment, and industrials across North America
• Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO), delivering innovative manufacturing solutions to customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, in connection with:
  • Acquisition of BLR Aerospace, L.L.C., a leading provider of aerodynamic systems that enhance the productivity, performance, and safety of rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft on commercial and military platforms
  • Acquisition of MagSeal, a leading provider of high-impact, military-proven magnetic seals for critical systems in aerospace and defense applications
  • US$77M acquisition of Nobles Worldwide Inc., the largest supplier of ammunition feed systems to all branches of the U.S. military and its allies
  • Acquisition of Certified Thermoplastics Co., LLC, a leader in precision profile extrusions and extruded assemblies of engineered thermoplastic resins, compounds and alloys for commercial aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications
  • US$60M acquisition of LS Holdings Company, LLC and Lightning Diversion Systems, a world leader in lightning protection systems
• Real Food from the Ground Up, providing delicious and crave-worthy snacks with a plant-based twist, in connection with its acquisition of FoodShouldTasteGood, Inc., a producer of tortilla chips, from General Mills
• Delicato Family Wines, one of the fastest growing wine companies in the world with a century of history crafting superior quality wines, in its partnership with Francis Ford Coppola Winery, a long-time leader in the wine industry
• Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ: SYNA), the leading developer of human interface solutions, in connection with:
  • US$340M acquisition of Conexant Systems, LLC, a technology leader in voice and audio processing solutions for the smart home
  • US$95M acquisition of the Multimedia Solutions Business of Marvell Technology Group (NASDAQ: MRVL), a leading provider of advanced processing technology for video and audio applications, also for the smart home
• Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ: FLEX) and Flextronics International USA, Inc., providers of design, manufacturing, and services across the globe for a broad range of electronics products, in connection with the following:
  • Acquisition of AGM Automotive, a leading global supplier of automotive interior components and systems, including overhead console systems, interior lighting, electronic components, and textile flooring solutions
  • Acquisition of Saturn Electronics & Engineering, Inc., a supplier, manufacturer and developer of electronic components and subsystems to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers
  • Acquisition of Stellar Microelectronics, Inc., a supplier, manufacturer and developer of advanced custom packaging solutions for microelectronic technologies for the aerospace, defense and medical manufacturing industries (finalist for 2012 Deal of the Year for Technology, Media & Telecom by The M&A Advisor)
• Guess?, Inc. (NYSE: GES) and its affiliates in connection with:
  • Entry into a joint venture in the Russian Federation to pursue the acquisition and/or opening of Guess? stores in Russia
  • Guess? Europe, B.V.’s investment in Focus Europe S.r.l., the largest Italian licensee and distributor of the “GUESS? by Marciano” brand
  • Investment in Guess? Fisher LLC, a US footwear joint venture, and Grupo Guess?, a Mexican clothing retailer
• Simple Mills, provider of more than 30 clean-label baking mixes, crackers, cookies, bars and frostings that are free of gluten, grains, soy and genetically modified ingredients, in connection with Vestar Capital Partners’ minority investment in the company
• Foundation Building Materials (NYSE: FBM), a specialty distributor of wallboard, suspended ceiling systems and mechanical insulation at over 220 branches throughout North America, in connection with the US$122M sale of its mechanical insulation business to Dunes Point Capital, LP
• Represented holders of 50% of Pope MGP, Inc. (managing general partner) and Pope EGP, Inc. (equity general partner) in connection with the sale of their controlling interests in Pope Resources, A Delaware Limited partnership, holding timberland resources in the Pacific Northwest, to Rayonier Inc. as part of an overall take-private transaction valued at US$554M
• Nanometrics Incorporated (NASDAQ: NANO), a leading provider of advanced process control systems, in connection with its acquisition of 4D Technology Corporation, a leading supplier of high-performance interferometric measurement and inspection systems
• TSG Consumer Partners, a private equity fund investing exclusively in branded consumer companies, in connection with the following leveraged buyouts and/or disposition of portfolio companies:
  • Acquisition and subsequent sale of Don Miguel Mexican Foods, Inc. to MegaMex Foods LLC, a Hormel Foods Corp. joint venture
  • Acquisition and subsequent sale of Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Holding Corp. to Hershey Foods (awarded 2004 Turnaround Deal of the Year by The M&A Advisor)
• Oaktree Capital Management, a private equity fund, in connection with the following:
  • Control investment by the GFI Energy Group of Oaktree in GT Solar International (now known as GT Advanced Technologies), a diversified technology company with innovative crystal growth equipment and solutions for the global solar, LED and electronics industries
  • Minority investment in Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., one of the largest owners and operators of Spanish language radio and television stations in the United States
  • Debt and equity recapitalization of Grakon Holdings LLC, a provider of advanced lighting systems for premier OEM vehicle manufacturers
• STATS ChipPAC Ltd. in connection with the unsolicited tender offer by its largest shareholder Singapore Semiconductors Technologies Pte Ltd, an affiliate of the Singapore government, to purchase the remaining 64% stake in the company and all outstanding convertible notes for approximately US$2.85B (awarded 2007 Singapore M&A Deal of the Year and 2007 Singapore Deal of the Year by ALB Southeast Asia Law Awards)
• ChipPAC, Inc., a public company in the semiconductor packaging and assembly business, in connection with its merger with ST Assembly Test Ltd, a semiconductor test company, having a transaction value of US$1.6B
• Bain Capital and Citicorp Venture Capital, private equity funds, in connection with their leveraged buyout of ChipPAC, Inc. for a total transaction value of approximately US$800M
• Navegar, a Philippines-based private equity fund, in connection with its strategic investment in TaskUs, the world’s leading customer support outsourcing company for rapidly growing startups
• Stearn’s Products, Inc. (dba Derma E), a leading natural, eco-ethical skincare brand with a mission to deliver high quality, affordable and natural skin care products to consumers, and its founders in the sale of the company to Topix Pharmaceuticals, a portfolio company of New Mountain Capital
• Line 6, Inc., Sutter Hill Ventures and Redpoint Ventures in connection with the sale of Line 6, a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of digital musical instruments and amplifiers, to Yamaha Corporation
• Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in the US$200M “take private” of Allos Therapeutics, Inc., including the issuance of a contingent value right as tender offer consideration
• Karlin Technology, Inc. and Gary K. Michelson, M.D. in connection with the sale of their spine-related U.S. and foreign patent portfolio and related contracts and rights to Medtronic, Inc., one of the world’s largest medical device manufacturers, for cash proceeds of US$1.35B
• The Fleming Companies, Inc., a national wholesaler of groceries, in connection with a “bankruptcy section 363 asset sale” of its core assets to C&S Acquisition LLC for approximately US$300M TO US$400M
• Therma-Wave Inc., a Bain Capital portfolio company and publicly traded semiconductor metrology business, in connection with the add-on acquisition of Sensys Instruments Corporation
• Council Tree Communications, a private equity investment firm investing in the communications and energy sectors, in connection with an investment in and roll-up of Telemundo Communications Group, Inc.
• AutoZone, Inc., a Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. portfolio company and publicly traded national auto parts retailer, in connection with the following acquisitions:
  • Acquisition of Chief Auto Parts Inc., a national auto parts retailer, for approximately US$300M
  • Acquisition of all of the assets of Truckpro Limited Partnership, a regional truck parts retailer
• Barclays Private Equity and its portfolio companies Jostra Bentley Inc., Jostra Bentley Corporation and Jostra AG, medical device manufacturers, in connection with the add-on acquisition of certain assets of Edwards Lifesciences LLC and Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
• Artisan Entertainment Inc., an Audax Group portfolio company in the entertainment and film industry, in connection with the add-on acquisition of The Baby Einstein Company LLC
• Alliance Atlantis Pictures International, Inc., a distributor of motion pictures and other film and video rights in Canada, in connection with the assignment to Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment of certain U.S. distribution and other rights to a film library then-owned by debtors Destination Film Funding Corporation and Destination Film Distribution Company, Inc.

Public Offerings and Other Financings

• AutoZone, Inc. US$150M initial public offering and follow-on offerings of over US$2B
• ChipPAC, Inc. US$130M initial public offering and other debt and equity offerings of over US$500M
• STATS ChipPAC Ltd. US$215M senior note offering, US$165M senior subordinated note tender and consent solicitation and US$150M convertible subordinated note consent solicitation
• GT Solar International, Inc. (now known as GT Advanced Technologies) US$500M initial public offering and follow-on offerings of over US$300M
• Film Roman, Inc. US$30M initial public offering
• Guitar Center, Inc. US$116M initial public offering and follow-on offerings of almost US$100M
• Synaptics Incorporated US$525M convertible note offering
• ThermaWave, Inc. US$190M initial public offering and follow-on offerings of over US$100M
• Westport Innovations Inc. universal shelf registration statements totaling over US$1B with shelf take-downs of common stock totaling US$360M