31st Street Capital Acquires Floors For Living, LLC

F9 Investments Acquires LL Flooring (219 stores)

October 1, 2024

Retail

F9 Investments, the private equity firm controlled by LL Flooring founder Tom Sullivan, completed a going-concern purchase of LL Flooring’s assets, acquiring 219 stores, inventory, the Sandston, Virginia distribution center, intellectual property and other assets. The transaction—completed through the court-supervised Chapter 11 process—preserves the business and keeps the acquired stores open while remaining locations continue closing sales.

Live Ventures Acquires Flooring Liquidators for $84 million

January 19, 2023

Building Products

Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE) acquired Flooring Liquidators, Inc. and related subsidiaries for approximately $84 million in a transaction financed with cash, debt (including a $5 million note from Isaac Capital Group) and stock. The Modesto, California-based retailer and installer—operating 20 warehouse-format stores and retaining all ~625 employees—will remain managed by its existing team as Live Ventures expects the deal to materially increase revenues.

Stanton Carpet Corp. (Dunes Point Capital) Acquires Floors 2000, Inc.

August 3, 2022

Building Products

Stanton Carpet Corp., a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital, has acquired Floors 2000, Inc., a Pensacola-based designer and distributor of luxury vinyl plank and tile. The transaction adds a distribution facility and regional presence in Florida to Stanton's premium flooring platform.

31st Street Capital Acquires Total Flooring, Inc.

June 1, 2021

Building Products

31st Street Capital, a family-owned holding company, acquired Total Flooring, Inc., a Homer Glen, Illinois-based flooring retailer and installer, on June 1, 2021. The transaction adds another showroom-based flooring business to 31st Street Capital's growing portfolio as part of its strategy to consolidate regional flooring companies and expand presence in strategic U.S. markets.

Lee Equity Acquires Majority Stake in The Living Company

October 15, 2019

Logistics & Distribution

Lee Equity Partners acquired a majority ownership interest in The Living Company (operating under the University Furnishings brand), an asset-light FF&E logistics and installation provider headquartered in Dallas, Texas. TZP exited its investment while Platform Ventures retained an equity stake; financial terms were not disclosed. Lee Equity said it will work with management to accelerate growth into hospitality, workforce housing, senior living and other verticals through organic initiatives and acquisitions.

Lynx Equity Acquires Flooring Solutions, Inc.

May 3, 2018

Construction

Toronto-based private equity firm Lynx Equity Limited has acquired Livermore, California–based Flooring Solutions, Inc., the largest commercial non-union flooring contractor in the San Francisco Bay Area. Flooring Solutions' co-founder Rick Elfman will remain with the business for more than three years to ensure a smooth transition; the deal expands Lynx's existing flooring portfolio alongside its Portland Floor Solutions and G&W Commercial Interiors holdings.