Contact Details
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Willis Stein & Partners LLC
Main Office
One North Wacker Drive Suite 4800
Chicago, Illinois
60606
Phone:
+1 (312) 422-2400
Fax:
+1 (312) 422-2424
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Corporate Profile
Web Site:
Registration country:
United States
Overview
Willis Stein & Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm that invests in the consumer services, education and specialized business services sectors of the economy. We create value for investors by utilizing our extensive industry knowledge, disciplined investment process, substantial strategic and financial expertise and reputation for integrity and fair dealing to acquire controlling interests in middle-market companies in the Midwest and throughout the United States.
Funds managed / advised
| Fund | Curr | Amount | Fund type | Year | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Stein & Partners LP | USD | 343,400,000 | buyout | 1996 | Final Closing | |
| Willis Stein & Partners II LP | USD | 840,000,000 | buyout | 1999 | Final Closing | |
| Willis Stein & Partners III LP | USD | 1,800,000,000 | buyout | 2000 | Final Closing |
Investment Preferences
Investment stage: Middle-market
Geographic focus: Midwest and across the United States
Industry focus: Consumer Services, Education, Specialized Business Services
Geographic focus: Midwest and across the United States
Industry focus: Consumer Services, Education, Specialized Business Services
Sample Investments
| Company | Profile | Amount | Industry | Ctry | Stage | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aavid Thermal Technologies Inc | Designer and manufacturer of thermal management solutions that dissipate damaging heat generated by microprocessors and electronics. | Electrical Components & Equipment | US | |||||
| Advanced Quick Circuits LP | Manufacturer of multi-layer printed circuit boards for the defense and communications industries. | Electrical Components & Equipment | US | |||||
| Advantage Payroll Services Inc | Provider of outsourced payroll processing and related services to small businesses. | Financial Administration | US | Buyout | Feb 1998 | |||
| Arr-Maz Products LP | Manufacturer of specialty chemicals, primarily comprised of surfactants for the fertilizer and construction industries. | Specialty Chemicals | US | |||||
| Aurum Technology Inc | Provider of information technology products and services | Computer Services | US | |||||
| Baker & Taylor Corp | Supplier of books, videos (DVDs/VHS) and music to both the institutional and retail markets. | Specialty Retailers | US | Jul 2003 | ||||
| CTN Media Group Inc | Media company focused on the highly-coveted 18-24 year old demographic. | Broadcasting & Entertainment | US | May 1997 | ||||
| Celutel Inc | Owner and operator of the non-wireline cellular service providers in five metropolitan areas in Mississippi and Texas. | Fixed Line Telecommunications | US | |||||
| CompuPay Inc | Provider of outsourced payroll processing and related services to small businesses. | Financial Administration | US | |||||
| Custom Industries LP | Supplier of custom-formulated food ingredients to the bakery and cereal industries | Food Producers | US | |||||
| Donlar Corp | Manufacturer of a family of specialty polymers | Specialty Retailers | US | Aug 1996 | ||||
| Dynamic Hospitals LP | Operated hospitals located in smaller communities | Health Care Providers | US | |||||
| Education Corporation of America | Post-secondary educational institution | Specialised Consumer Services | US | |||||
| Falcon First Communications LP | Provider of cable television service to homes. | Broadcasting & Entertainment | US | |||||
| Home Technology Healthcare Inc | A company that acquire and manage comprehensive home health care agencies and also provided home health agency management services. | Health Care Providers | US | |||||
| Humphreys Inc | Manufacturer of belts and personal leather goods | Clothing & Accessories | US | |||||
| InterLink Communications Partners LLLP | Cable television company. | Broadcasting & Entertainment | US | Sep 1998 | ||||
| Intercraft Holdings LP | Picture frame manufacturer | Furnishings | US | |||||
| Interval Acquisition Corp | US | |||||||
| LNS Group Inc | Bank Fund portfolio company formed to acquire companies in the fragmented wholesale marine parts distribution industry. | US |
Current employees
| Name | Job title | Office | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey D Beyer | Managing Director | Chicago | ||
| Christopher G Boehm | Managing Director | Chicago | ||
| Paul M Mayfield | Managing Director | Chicago | ||
| David T Mills | Controller | Chicago | ||
| Philip B Pool | Managing Director | Chicago | ||
| Avy H Stein | Managing Partner | Chicago | ||
| John R Willis | Managing Partner | Chicago |
Past employees
| Name | Job title | Employer | Office | Responsibilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex S Kessel | Vice President | Baird Capital Partners LP | Chicago |
RECORD ID: 1853
