Meridian General

Meridian General Capital is a private equity firm established in 2002 and headquartered in Rolling Hills Estate, California. The firm specializes in investments in lower middle market companies, focusing on buyouts, acquisitions, and corporate divestitures. Meridian General typically targets businesses with annual operating revenues between $10 million and $100 million and a minimum EBITDA of $2 million, although exceptions are made for bolt-on acquisitions. The firm is industry agnostic but has particular expertise in sectors such as aviation and aerospace, technology, logistics and distribution, travel, digital media, e-commerce, business services, and niche manufacturing. Meridian General aims to invest primarily within the United States, leveraging its operational experience to maximize the potential of its portfolio companies.

David Bland

Principal

Doug Jacobson

Principal

Dan Yoshihara

Principal

3 past transactions

PowderCoat Services

Acquisition in 2016
PowderCoat Services, LLC, established in 1981 by Peter and Gail Hutchinson in Anaheim, California, is a leading provider of powder coating services for diverse industries across Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego counties, and the Inland Empire. With a team of 50 employees operating from five plants within an industrial park, the company offers its expertise in electrophoretic deposition (EPD) and powder coating to deliver high-quality finishes for items ranging from ammunition reloaders to gaming industry housings. PowderCoat Services specializes in various chemistries, glosses, and textures, ensuring clients receive finished products tailored to their unique needs at competitive rates.

Silver Spur Corp

Acquisition in 2015
Silver Spur Corporation is a manufacturer and supplier of glass and plastic packaging products, specializing in containers for various industries, including pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food and beverage, cosmetic, and liquor sectors. The company's glass offerings include a diverse range of bottles, such as Boston round, wide mouth, and wine bottles, as well as food jars and droppers. Its plastic product line features high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers, along with closures like child-resistant caps. Additionally, Silver Spur produces specialized medical and laboratory items, including injectable vials and pre-filled syringes. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Cerritos, California, the company operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Taiwan and China, serving both domestic and international markets with custom packaging solutions.

Spur

Post in 2015
Spur Corporation Ltd is a prominent restaurant franchisor based in Cape Town, South Africa, with operations extending internationally. Founded in 1967, the company manages a diverse portfolio of brands, including Spur Steak Ranches, Panarottis Pizza Pasta, John Dory’s Fish Grill Sushi, The Hussar Grill, RocoMamas, Casa Bella, and Nikos. As of mid-2020, Spur operated a network of 631 outlets, with a significant presence in South Africa and additional locations in countries like Mauritius and Australia. Beyond franchising, Spur is involved in sauce manufacturing, warehousing, product distribution, training, décor manufacturing, and call center services. The company leverages its intellectual property and operational expertise to create value for its stakeholders while adapting to various economic and social conditions.
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