Management-led Buyout of VORTEQ Coil Finishers with Shadowbriar Capital Partners

VORTEQ Acquires Assets of Zegers Incorporated

October 26, 2023

Manufacturing

VORTEQ Coil Finishers has acquired the assets of Zegers Incorporated, a Lansing, Illinois-based producer of coated aluminum and steel products. The add-on deal—supported by VORTEQ’s sponsor Shadowbriar Capital Partners—expands VORTEQ’s coil coating capabilities and strengthens its Midwest footprint; terms were not disclosed.

Victor Capital Partners Acquires The Coats Company from Vontier

January 9, 2024

Automotive

Victor Capital Partners completed the acquisition of The Coats Company from Vontier Corporation in an all-cash divestiture that closed January 8, 2024 for $72.5 million. Coats, headquartered in La Vergne, Tennessee, is a 75-year-old manufacturer and distributor of wheel service, alignment, lift and inspection equipment with projected 2023 revenue of approximately $110 million and EBITDA of about $10 million; Victor Capital said it will invest to expand the product portfolio and national service offering.

Valeas Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Suntera Global

May 7, 2025

Financial Services

Valeas Capital Partners will acquire a majority stake in Suntera Global, the Jersey-headquartered provider of fund, corporate and private wealth services, with Palatine Private Equity exiting. Carlyle provided a financing package to refinance debt and support Suntera's growth; the deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025 as Valeas and management pursue digital transformation, capability expansion and further strategic acquisitions.

Shadowbriar Capital Partners Acquires Benada Aluminum Products

May 24, 2022

Manufacturing

An affiliate of Shadowbriar Capital Partners acquired a controlling stake in Benada Aluminum Products from Big Shoulders Capital and ABGB Capital; the sellers will remain minority investors. White Oak provided $32.5 million of committed debt financing to support the transaction. Shadowbriar intends to partner with Benada's management to expand the company's manufacturing capabilities and drive long-term growth across its building-products and industrial end markets.

TorQuest Partners and CDPQ Invest in Barrette Outdoor Living

November 3, 2020

Building Products

TorQuest Partners and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) announced a majority investment in Barrette Outdoor Living Inc., North America’s leading manufacturer of vinyl, aluminum and steel fence and railing, composite decking, and other outdoor products. Les Entreprises Barrette Ltée will retain a significant minority stake and the company's management team, led by CEO Jean desAutels, will remain in place; terms were not disclosed. The investors said the capital will support the company’s next phase of growth and geographic expansion across North America.

Quad‑C Management Acquires The Vortex Companies from Platform Partners

September 15, 2023

Infrastructure

Quad‑C Management has acquired The Vortex Companies, a global provider of trenchless water and sewer rehabilitation products and services, from Platform Partners. The investment will support Vortex’s continued growth and international expansion while co‑founder and CEO Mike Vellano remains in place; financial terms were not disclosed.