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Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) · Forest Products · May 2000

KPS Capital Partners LP acquires Blue Heron Paper Co.

On May 9, 2000, KPS Capital Partners LP acquired Blue Heron Paper Co., a forest products company in Oregon, United States. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP provided legal counsel.

Deal at a glance

AnnouncedMay 9, 2000 TypeBuyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) TargetBlue Heron Paper Co. Buyer KPS Capital Partners LP SectorForest Products LocationOregon, United States ValueNot disclosed Advisors Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Legal

Target company

Blue Heron Paper Co.
Oregon, United States
Blue Heron Paper Co. is a producer of newsprint and other specialty paper products from a predominantly recycled fiber base, with annual revenue of $220 million and production capacity of over 360,000 tons.
Forest Productssector
2000founded
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Buyer

Private equity firm · 55 deals on record
  • 1st transaction in forest products
  • 3rd transaction in United States
55deals, all time
2in this sector
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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Blue Heron Paper Co.?KPS Capital Partners LP acquired Blue Heron Paper Co. on May 9, 2000.

Who advised on the Blue Heron Paper Co. deal?Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP provided legal counsel.

What type of deal was it?It was a buyout (lbo, mbo, mbi) in the forest products sector in 2000.

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