Nova Capital Management Acquires Shakespeare Company LLC from Jadex
June 12, 2025
Nova Capital Management has completed the acquisition of Shakespeare Company LLC, a long-standing manufacturer of engineered nylons, monofilaments and marine/military antennas, from Jadex Inc. The transaction is a corporate carve-out that establishes Shakespeare as a standalone, PE-owned company headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina; Nova intends to pursue operational transformation and growth under new leadership.
- Buyers
- Nova Capital Management
- Targets
- Shakespeare Company LLC
- Sellers
- Jadex Inc., One Rock
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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