Slate Capital Group Acquires Cumberland Diversified Metals

Slate Capital Group Acquires O'Donnell Metal Deck

January 26, 2021

Building Products

Baltimore-based private equity firm Slate Capital Group acquired O'Donnell Metal Deck, a value-added distributor of metal decking and steel bar joist headquartered in Elkridge, Maryland. Farragut Capital Partners provided mezzanine debt and preferred equity to support the transaction while CFG Bank provided senior financing; the deal is intended to expand OMD's distribution footprint and accelerate growth.

Slate Capital Group Invests in Nova Technologies

June 18, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Slate Capital Group has made an equity investment in Nova Technologies, a Tallahassee-based provider of military training and simulation services. Outcome Capital advised Nova on the transaction; the investment will provide growth capital to expand Nova's training, simulation, and sustainment capabilities for U.S. and allied defense customers.

Slate Capital Group Invests in Vertical Mechanical Group

June 21, 2023

HVAC & Mechanical

Slate Capital Group has made a strategic investment in Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG), a Sterling, Virginia-based full-service HVAC and plumbing contractor focused on large commercial projects. The private equity firm said the investment will provide financial support and operational resources to help VMG expand its market presence across the Eastern United States.

FMI Corporation Acquires SLATE Partners

October 18, 2023

Financial Services

FMI Corporation has acquired SLATE Partners, a Denver-based M&A advisory firm focused on building materials and building services. The deal brings SLATE’s advisory talent and transaction expertise into FMI Capital Advisors, expanding FMI’s M&A capabilities and sector coverage across the built environment.

CID Capital Recapitalizes Georgia Metals

September 15, 2022

Building Products

Indianapolis-based private equity firm CID Capital partnered with Georgia Metals in a recapitalization to support the company's growth and acquisition strategy across the Southeast. CID will continue to work with Georgia Metals' President Tripp Strickland and the transaction was financed in part by First Merchants Bank.

Sussex Strategy Group Acquires Cumberland Strategies

August 2, 2023

Consulting

Sussex Strategy Group, a Canadian public affairs and strategic communications firm, has acquired Cumberland Strategies and integrated its staff and clients. The deal expands Sussex's national presence and broadens its advisory, government relations, and strategic communications capabilities across sectors including energy, environment, infrastructure and transportation.