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Duff & Phelps Advised CMG Group on its Sale to Monomoy Capital Partners

Duff & Phelps is pleased to announce the sale of CMG Group to Monomoy Capital Partners, a New York based private equity firm. The transaction closed on July 25, 2014.

About CMG Group
Founded in 1904, CMG Group is a $240 million manufacturer and distributor of highly engineered metal fasteners (screws, nuts and bolts), cold formed parts and stampings for industrial manufacturers. CMG is a leading player in numerous fastener categories, including safety-critical seat belt fasteners, door strikers, wheel nuts, and many other product lines. Based in Park Forest, Illinois, the Company operates six facilities in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan and employs 650 dedicated staff members.

About Monomoy Capital Partners
Monomoy Capital Partners is a private equity firm with $700 million in committed capital that makes control equity investments in middle market businesses in the manufacturing, distribution, consumer product and foodservice industries. Over the past five years, Monomoy has closed over 43 middle market acquisitions, and its portfolio companies generate over $1.3 billion in combined sales and employ more than 6,000 people across four continents.

Transaction Role
Duff & Phelps was engaged as the exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of CMG Group.



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