KT Capital Leads Recapitalization of Dealer Solutions & Design

Safe-Guard Products International Acquires Dealer Solutions and Design

July 6, 2023

Automotive

Safe-Guard Products International has acquired Dealer Solutions and Design (DSD), a Duluth, Georgia-based provider of fixed operations design, equipment specification, installation, and project management for automotive dealerships. The deal expands Safe-Guard’s service offerings beyond finance & insurance into dealership fixed operations, with DSD leadership remaining in place to continue managing the business.

KLH Capital Recapitalizes Shenandoah Industrial Solutions

February 1, 2019

Industrial Services

KLH Capital partnered with the management team of Shenandoah Industrial Solutions to complete a recapitalization of the Florida-based provider of storm drainage inspection, cleaning and CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) rehabilitation. The transaction was financed with support from Plexus Capital Partners and Valley National Bank, and certain members of Shenandoah's management rolled equity and remain shareholders to support the company’s growth and expansion.

Frontenac Recapitalizes Dealer Services Network

March 29, 2022

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Chicago-based private equity firm Frontenac has completed a recapitalization partnership with Dealer Services Network (DSN), a Deerfield Beach, Florida-based provider of title, registration and compliance solutions for automotive dealers, fleet operators and government agencies. The partnership will fund DSN's U.S. expansion and support strategic organic growth and add-on acquisitions to scale its DealTracker TaaS platform.

Parthenon Capital Recapitalizes Smart Data Solutions with Investment from Blue Venture Fund

October 4, 2021

Healthcare Services

Parthenon Capital completed a recapitalization of Smart Data Solutions (SDS), a provider of payer-focused claims automation, workflow and data management solutions. The Blue Venture Fund, representing 35 Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, also invested to support SDS's growth, product innovation and strategic acquisitions; terms were not disclosed.

Patriot Capital Leads Majority Recapitalization of Central States Bus Sales, Inc.

February 15, 2024

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Patriot Capital led a debt and equity co-investment to support a majority recapitalization of Central States Bus Sales, Inc. The transaction included co-investors Independent Bankers Capital Funds, Capital For Business, Konza Valley Capital and CSBS President & CEO Jeff Reitz, and provides capital to support the dealer’s long-term growth and geographic expansion across its multi-state territory.

Silver Oak Services Partners Recapitalizes Drive Automotive Services

September 8, 2021

Automotive

Silver Oak Services Partners led a recapitalization investment in Drive Automotive Services, a multi-site operator of automotive repair shops headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The capital will support Drive's growth and expansion of its 22 repair locations and a team of over 120 service technicians across multiple U.S. metropolitan markets.