Genstar Capital Acquires Sonny's Enterprises from Sentinel Capital Partners
August 6, 2020
Genstar Capital has acquired Sonny's Enterprises, the global leader in conveyorized car wash equipment, chemicals, controls, service and parts, in a transaction that marks Sentinel Capital Partners' exit from the business. Genstar said it will partner with Sonny's management to grow the company organically and through strategic acquisitions; Owl Rock Capital provided committed debt financing for the deal.
- Buyers
- Genstar Capital
- Targets
- Sonny's Enterprises
- Sellers
- Sentinel Capital Partners
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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