THL Partners Makes Majority Investment in YA Group
August 22, 2024
THL Partners has agreed to make a majority investment in YA Group, a Nashville-based professional services firm providing forensic consulting, engineering, and risk mitigation services to insurance and public-sector clients. Current investor CIVC Partners, management and employees will retain significant ownership, and the capital will be used to accelerate organic growth, expand core capabilities and pursue strategic acquisitions.
- Buyers
- THL Partners
- Targets
- YA Group
- Sellers
- CIVC Partners
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Transaction Type
- Recapitalization
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