Hadley Capital Recapitalizes Equustock (Guardian Horse Bedding)

CenterOak Partners Completes Majority Recapitalization of Guardian Access Solutions

September 13, 2023

Industrial Services

Dallas-based private equity firm CenterOak Partners completed a majority recapitalization of Guardian Access Solutions, a Nashville-headquartered provider of design, installation, maintenance, and repair services for exterior access control systems across the Southeastern U.S. The transaction transfers majority ownership from Brixey & Meyer Capital to CenterOak, with Guardian's management team remaining in place and plans to pursue accelerated organic growth and add-on acquisitions to expand the company's service footprint.

Nordic Capital Becomes Major Shareholder in Equashield

October 7, 2022

Medical Devices

Nordic Capital has made a significant minority investment in Equashield to support the company's next phase of growth and global expansion. The partnership will help Equashield commercialize its automated compounding systems and scale its closed system transfer device (CSTD) business across healthcare markets.

Altacrest Capital Recapitalizes Big Blanket Co

July 27, 2021

E-Commerce

Dallas-based private equity firm Altacrest Capital recapitalized Big Blanket Co, a Springfield, Missouri–based direct-to-consumer seller of oversized premium blankets. Source Capital and Venturi Private Wealth participated with debt and equity support (CrossFirst Bank provided a credit facility), and Big Blanket Co's founder and management remain substantial shareholders as the business pursues expanded product and eCommerce growth.

Tempur Sealy Acquires Majority Stake in Sherwood Bedding

January 24, 2020

Manufacturing

Tempur Sealy International agreed to acquire an approximately 80% stake in Sherwood Acquisition Holdings, LLC ("Sherwood Bedding") for about $40 million, financed with cash on hand and borrowing under existing credit facilities. The Ellman family will retain a 20% interest, and Sherwood Bedding will operate as a standalone business unit led by its current management to allow Tempur Sealy to enter the private-label/OEM bedding market and expand its product suite.

Oak Hill Capital Acquires Equity Stake in Mercer Advisors (Recapitalization)

September 17, 2019

Financial Services

Oak Hill Capital has acquired an equity stake in Mercer Advisors as part of a recapitalization in which current private equity owners Genstar Capital and Lovell Minnick Partners sold part of their holdings. Genstar will remain as an investor and partner; the transaction provides Mercer Advisors with additional capital to support service expansion, organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Hadley Capital Recapitalizes Gillinder Glass

June 2, 2017

Manufacturing

Hadley Capital has completed a recapitalization of Gillinder Glass, partnering with the Gillinder family and management to create a platform to support the company's growth. The transaction preserves Charlie Gillinder as President and brings management ownership while providing capital to expand into new U.S. and international markets.