American Airlines Makes Strategic Equity Investment in Universal Hydrogen

Arcline Investment Management Makes Strategic Investment in American Casting Company

December 2, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm, completed a strategic investment in American Casting Company (ACC), a Hollister, California-based provider of engineered investment castings for aerospace, defense, medical and energy applications. ACC will continue to be led by CEO Chris St. John; Arcline plans to support expansion of the company’s capabilities and capacity to meet rising demand from OEMs reshoring mission‑critical components. Janes Capital Partners served as financial advisor to the company.

Summit Partners Makes Growth Investment in UHY

December 3, 2024

Accounting & Tax

Summit Partners has made a strategic growth investment in UHY, providing the accounting and advisory firm with its first institutional capital to support continued expansion of its team, technology, and acquisition-driven growth. The capital will be used to accelerate organic growth, deepen client relationships, and expand UHY’s service capabilities across its U.S. network.

Halifax Group Invests in Universal Air Conditioner

November 13, 2024

Automotive

Halifax Group completed a growth investment in Universal Air Conditioner, LLC (UAC), a Mansfield, Texas–based designer and distributor of aftermarket HVAC components for cars, trucks and heavy-duty equipment. Co-CEOs Francisco Coll and Sophia Coll Crowley will remain in leadership and retain a significant ownership stake as Halifax provides the company’s first institutional capital to support expansion and platform-building in the automotive aftermarket.

Alaska Airlines Completes Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines

September 18, 2024

Transportation

Alaska Air Group completed its acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings (Hawaiian Airlines) in an all-cash deal valued at about $1.9 billion. The combination expands Alaska’s network across the Pacific and enhances guest benefits by integrating loyalty, lounges, and future unified operations while preserving both airline brands.

Chevron Acquires Equity Interest in American Natural Gas LLC (Beyond6) from Mercuria

October 1, 2021

Energy

Chevron U.S.A. Inc. closed its previously announced acquisition of an equity interest in American Natural Gas LLC (operator of the Beyond6 CNG fueling network), acquiring a network of about 60 compressed natural gas stations across the United States from Mercuria Energy Trading. The deal expands Chevron's alternative-fuels footprint and supports its strategy to grow lower-carbon and renewable natural gas distribution capabilities.

H.I.G. Capital Completes Growth Investment in USALCO

June 2, 2020

Manufacturing

H.I.G. Capital (through an affiliate) made a growth investment in USALCO, LLC, partnering with founders Peter and David Askew and the existing management team; terms were not disclosed. USALCO is a Baltimore-based manufacturer of aluminum-based chemicals used in water and wastewater treatment and refinery catalysts, operating multiple U.S. production facilities and an extensive logistics platform to serve municipal and industrial customers.