Michael Baker International Acquires Gavan-Graham Electrical Products

Michael Baker International Merges Akela Engineering and Consulting into SRS Vertical

January 6, 2025

Engineering Services

Michael Baker International has fully merged its portfolio company, Akela Engineering and Consulting, into the firm's Sustainable and Resilient Solutions (SRS) business vertical to create a unified Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) capability. The consolidation is intended to strengthen Michael Baker's ability to pursue larger, more complex MEP projects and to support growth in Southern California and national private-sector markets.

Michael Baker International Acquires Strategic Interest in Infinity MEP+S Consultants

June 6, 2024

Engineering Services

Michael Baker International announced a strategic investment in Houston-based Infinity MEP+S Consultants, integrating the MEP, structural, fire protection and technology design firm into its Sustainable and Resilient Solutions (SRS) vertical and Akela Engineering team. The deal expands Michael Baker's capabilities in MEP and related services and broadens its geographic footprint in Texas and the Middle East; Infinity operates five offices with over 50 employees.

Graham Partners Acquires Commercial Bakeries Corporation

September 27, 2023

Food & Beverage

Graham Partners, a Philadelphia-based private equity firm, has acquired Commercial Bakeries Corporation, a Toronto-headquartered producer of private-label and co-manufactured cookies. The acquisition, sourced through Graham's Investment Theme Program, positions the firm to expand in private-label bakery manufacturing and supports a founder succession/exit from the company's former family owners.

nVent Completes Acquisition of Avail Infrastructure Solutions' Electrical Products Group

May 1, 2025

Manufacturing

nVent Electric plc completed the acquisition of the enclosures, switchgear and bus systems businesses (the "Electrical Products Group") of Avail Infrastructure Solutions for $975 million in cash. The business — a North American provider serving power utilities, data centers and renewables with ~1,100 employees and nine U.S. manufacturing locations — will be operated predominantly within nVent's Systems Protection segment to strengthen its infrastructure offerings.

Bain Capital Credit and EBITDA Investments Acquire Bread Holdings (GAIL's Bakery & The Bread Factory)

September 14, 2021

Food & Beverage

Bain Capital Credit, in partnership with EBITDA Investments (backed by Henry McGovern and Steven K. Winegar), has acquired Bread Holdings Ltd, the parent of GAIL's Bakery and The Bread Factory, from Risk Capital Partners for a reported consideration of over £200 million. Management, including CEO Tom Molnar, remain in place and chairman Luke Johnson retains a stake and board seat; part of the proceeds will be distributed to nearly 2,000 employees as the buyer supports the group's next phase of growth and expansion.

MKD Electric Acquires Brittain Electric

January 22, 2025

Electrical Services

MKD Electric, a portfolio company of Hastings Equity Partners, has acquired Brittain Electric, a Georgia-based electrical contractor. The add-on expands MKD's footprint in the Southeast and strengthens its capabilities serving federal, commercial, and industrial clients.