Consumer

McColl Partners Closes Nutritional and Sports Supplement Transaction

Deal Summary

McColl Partners, LLC ("McColl Partners") acted as financial advisor to Dymatize Enterprises, Inc. ("Dymatize" or the "Company") in a recapitalization with TA Associates, Inc. ("TA"). The transaction further strengthens the Company's leadership position in the rapidly growing nutritional and sports supplements sector.

About Dymatize Enterprises, Inc.

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Dallas, TX, Dymatize is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium nutritional and sports supplements. The Company formulates products designed to (i) enhance athletic performance and post-workout recovery, (ii) increase energy levels, and (iii) assist in weight management programs.

About TA Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1968, TA Associates is one of the largest and most experienced middle-market private equity firms. The firm has invested in over 400 companies and manages more than $16 billion in capital. With offices in Boston, London, Menlo Park, and Mumbai, TA Associates leads buyouts and minority recapitalizations of profitable growth companies in the technology, financial services, business services, healthcare, and consumer industries.

About McColl Partners, LLC

McColl Partners is an independent investment banking firm specializing in the needs of management and owners of middle-market companies.  With significant experience working with entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, private equity groups, public companies, financial institutions, and divisions of large companies, the firm is dedicated to offering strategic advice and assistance to its clients regarding mergers and acquisitions and private capital raising assignments.

For more information about this transaction or our Consumer Group, please contact Lorin DeMordaunt at 704-333-0591. Additional information about McColl Partners can be found at www.mccollpartners.com.

"As we are focused on both continuing to lead Dymatize and capitalizing on the significant growth opportunities presented by the strength of our brand, McColl Partners provided us with an attractive alternative to recapitalize the business with a leading financial sponsor that will accelerate the achievement of our long-term objectives. We are very excited to partner with TA Associates and benefit from their extensive experience."

Ted Casey

Co-Founder and CEO
Dymatize Enterprises, Inc.

"Ted Casey and Michael Casid have built Dymatize into a leader in the nutritional and sports supplements industry. We were pleased to help facilitate a transaction that achieved their personal goals while creating an opportunity to partner with a highly respected investor group to support the Company with its ongoing growth."

Lorin DeMordaunt

Managing Director
McColl Partners, LLC