First Reserve and Fortress Acquire Majority Stake in Island Energy Services

IES Holdings Acquires Gulf Island Fabrication

January 16, 2026

Manufacturing

IES Holdings, Inc. completed the acquisition of Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., buying all outstanding common stock for $12.00 per share in cash (approx. $192 million equity value). Gulf Island will join IES's Infrastructure Solutions segment, expanding IES's fabrication capacity and capabilities to better serve data center, energy and government customers.

Fortress, Canyon Partners and Others Invest $228M in First Foundation

July 9, 2024

Financial Services

First Foundation closed a $228 million equity financing with investments from affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, Canyon Partners, Strategic Value Bank Partners, North Reef Capital and other investors. The company issued common and preferred shares and seven‑year warrants in the transaction; Jefferies served as exclusive placement agent. The capital is intended to strengthen First Foundation's balance sheet and support its growth as a regional bank and wealth manager.

First Reserve Sells GridTek Utility Services to Undisclosed Buyer

June 11, 2024

Utilities

GridTek Utility Services, a U.S.-based provider of repair, maintenance, installation and upgrade services for electric transmission and distribution infrastructure, has been sold by private equity firm First Reserve. Financial terms and the buyer were not disclosed; advisors on the transaction included Harris Williams (financial) and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (legal).

Fortress Investment Group Acquires Infra Pipe Solutions

December 3, 2024

Manufacturing

Funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group have acquired a majority stake in Infra Pipe Solutions (IPS), a North American manufacturer of HDPE pipes and structures. Wynnchurch Capital exited the company; IPS management retained a minority stake and Fortress plans to invest to expand capacity and capture strong infrastructure demand across water, telecom and mining markets.

First State Investments Acquires 40% Stake in Terra‑Gen from Energy Capital Partners

August 27, 2020

Renewable Energy

First State Investments (FSI) has agreed to acquire a 40% stake in renewable-energy developer and operator Terra‑Gen from Energy Capital Partners (ECP); terms were not disclosed and the deal is expected to close in Q4 2020 or early 2021 subject to regulatory approvals. Terra‑Gen, headquartered in New York, owns and operates utility-scale wind, solar, energy storage and geothermal assets (over 1,600 MW operating and more than 3,000 MW under advanced development); FSI said the investment will help execute the company’s growth plan.

Fortress Investment Group Makes $130M Minority Investment in Nassau Financial Group

September 1, 2023

Financial Services

Fortress Investment Group invested $130 million in Nassau Financial Group, acquiring a minority non-voting common equity stake (approximately 7.7%) as part of a strategic partnership that closed on September 1, 2023. The deal includes a long-term Investment Management Agreement giving Nassau's insurance subsidiaries access to Fortress' credit strategies; Golden Gate Capital remains Nassau's majority shareholder.