WEBSTER CAPITAL AND SORENSON
CAPITAL ACQUIRE REBATH
Boston,
MA (December 30, 2009) – Webster
Capital announces its investment in ReBath, the
Arizona-based franchisor of residential bathroom
remodeling services. Webster led the transaction
and invited Sorenson Capital to join as an equity
co-investor. Fifth Street Capital provided debt
financing for the transaction.
Founded in 1979, ReBath was the first national
franchisor to successfully provide one-stop turnkey
bathroom remodeling services. ReBath oversees
226 franchises across the United States and internationally.
With 211 domestic franchises, 14 international,
and one master franchise relationship. The Company
serves the residential markets in the U.S., Canada,
the Bahamas, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Belgium,
the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. ReBath also serves
the hotel refurbishment market installing branded
bathtub liners, shower liners, and wall systems.
ReBath’s brand recognition and favorable
product mix uniquely position the Company to expand
its brand and market reach across the U.S. and
global markets.
Webster and Sorenson are seeking to capitalize
on ReBath’s business opportunity by providing
the Company access to a group of knowledgeable
entrepreneurs and helping ReBath reach its full
potential under the leadership of CEO Dave Sanders.
ReBath represents Webster’s third franchise
investment; the firm will leverage its deep industry
experience in both the franchise and consumer
markets to support ReBath. Webster is investing
out of a $205 million fund and previous franchise
investments include Comfort Keepers, a home health
company, and Jan Pro Holdings, a provider of commercial
cleaning services. Webster seeks to partner with
businesses in the consumer, healthcare services,
and business to business sectors.
“Webster Capital is delighted to partner
with Sorenson Capital, David Sanders (CEO), and
the rest of the senior management team for our
investment in ReBath,” said David Malm,
Partner of Webster Capital. “We believe
that ReBath combines all aspects of what we look
for in our investment strategy in that it has
a strong leadership position in a large growing
market segment, a strong brand name, and a demonstrated
record of attractive historic growth and profitability
with multiple avenues of growth ahead of it. We
are hopeful that our expertise in both franchise
and consumer businesses will enable us to assist
management in an accelerated growth program moving
forward.”
“It was evident at our very first meeting
with Webster that they were the team we felt most
comfortable with in the alignment of our future
goals,” said Dave Sanders CEO ReBath. “Our
executive team believes this partnership will
propel ReBath to the worldwide leader in bathroom
remodeling. This is obviously an exciting venture
for ReBath and we are extremely pleased to be
working with the Webster Capital and Sorenson
Capital teams.”
”With the highly experienced executive
team, led by ReBath CEO Dave Sanders, ReBath has
a very bright future” said Matt Lehman,
Managing Director of Sorenson Capital. “We
believe the combination of Webster’s franchise
expertise, the talented ReBath executive team,
and Sorenson’s manufacturing focus will
make for a great partnership.”
About Webster Capital
Founded in 2002, Webster Capital is a private
equity partnership with over $200 million in capital
under management which invests in branded consumer,
business to business, and healthcare services
companies. Webster Capital focuses on companies
with EBITDA between $3-15 million and transaction
values less than $100 million. Webster Capital
provides equity financing, expertise and a broad
contact network for management buyouts and growth
capital. For additional information on Webster
Capital please visit www.webstercapital.com.
About Sorenson Capital
Sorenson Capital is a private equity firm headquartered
in Salt Lake City, Utah with over $650 million
of capital under management. The firm provides
small to middle-market buyout and growth equity
investments, with a particular focus on opportunities
in selected states in the Mountain and Western
regions of the United States. Sorenson invests
in companies that have superior management teams,
established strategic positions and attractive
industry dynamics. For additional information
on Sorenson Capital please visit www.sorensoncapital.com.
About ReBath
Headquartered near Phoenix, Arizona, ReBath manufactures
and installs bathtub liners, wall systems, shower
liners, and vanity tops in hotels and residential
bathrooms across the U.S. and internationally.
The company began operations in 1979. ReBath sells
its products to residential customers through
a network of franchisees and was ranked #1 in
its category by Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 listing.
ReBath also controls an estimated 80% of the hotel
bathroom liner retrofit industry. For additional
information on ReBath please visit www.rebath.com.
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