Nook Industries, Inc.

Overview

Deal Type Mergers & Acquisitions
Client & Transactional Partners Nook Industries, Inc.
Altra Industrial Motion Corp.
Our Role Exclusive Sell-Side Advisor

Summary

On December 31, 2021, KeyBanc Capital Markets (“KBCM) successfully advised Nook Industries, Inc. (“Nook”) on its sale to Altra Industrial Motion Corp. (“Altra”). Nook engaged KBCM to serve as its Exclusive Sell-Side Advisor based on its industry-leading Industrial practice, relationships with top buyers and proven execution history.

Founded in 1969 by Joseph H. Nook, Jr., Nook provides a broad-based offering of premium linear motion solutions. Nook provides clients with proven knowledge and flexibility to design, engineer, and manufacture premium quality linear motion systems and solutions for their most challenging applications. Its customers benefit from a wide range of premium products and services across a diverse group of industries.

Altra is a premier industrial global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered motion control, automation, power transmission, and engine braking systems and components. Altra’s portfolio consists of well-respected brands including Bauer Gear Motor, Boston Gear, Jacobs Vehicle Systems, Kollmorgen, Portescap, Stromag, Svendborg Brakes, TB Wood’s, Thomson and Warner Electric. Headquartered in Braintree, Massachusetts, Altra has 48 production facilities in 16 countries around the world.

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Senior Secured Credit Facilities

$900 Million

8.50% First Lien Secured Notes due 2032

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