Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Completes Investment in Nivel Parts & Manufacturing
May 21, 2021
Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners completed an investment in Nivel Parts & Manufacturing, acquiring the company from funds managed by Kelso & Company. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Nivel is a leading manufacturer and distributor of branded aftermarket parts for niche vehicles and heavy-duty equipment; MSCP will partner with CEO Brent Moore to scale the business through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
- Buyers
- Morgan Stanley Capital Partners
- Targets
- Nivel Parts & Manufacturing
- Sellers
- Funds managed by Kelso & Company
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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