The Carlyle Group and Stellex Capital Acquire IMIA Group Holdings from J.F. Lehman & Company

Carlyle acquires majority stake in MAI Capital Management

March 31, 2026

Financial Services

Carlyle has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Cleveland-based registered investment adviser MAI Capital Management, valuing the firm at more than $2.8 billion. The transaction deepens Carlyle’s involvement in MAI following its initial 2021 investment via Galway Holdings, with Galway Holdings, Harvest Partners, and Oak Hill Capital exiting. The deal closed effective June 4, 2026, with MAI employees retaining a large minority stake and MAI continuing to operate autonomously under its leadership team.

Damen Shipyards Group Acquires I.M.E Group Ltd

November 12, 2025

Industrial Services

Damen Shipyards Group has acquired Southampton-based I.M.E Group Ltd to expand its UK service capabilities. The deal integrates I.M.E's yard, workshop and 24/7 repair capabilities into Damen Services' UK network to strengthen on-site support, M&E engineering, docking, spare parts supply and maintenance for Damen and non-Damen vessels.

Stellex Capital Management Acquires Industrial Construction Services Holding (ICS)

January 15, 2025

Industrial Services

Stellex Capital Management, a New York-based middle-market private equity firm, has completed the acquisition of Industrial Construction Services Holding (ICS), a provider of mission-critical electrical and instrumentation services. Stellex plans to partner with ICS management to invest in organic growth and pursue strategic add-on acquisitions to expand the company’s service capabilities and geographic footprint across the United States.

Lone Star Affiliate Acquires Titan Acquisition Holdings from Carlyle and Stellex

June 29, 2023

Industrial Services

An affiliate of Lone Star Funds has completed the acquisition of Titan Acquisition Holdings — the parent of Vigor Industrial LLC, MHI Holdings LLC and Continental Maritime of San Diego — from funds managed by The Carlyle Group and Stellex Capital Management. The transaction, first announced in February 2023, closed in mid-June 2023; financial terms were not disclosed. Titan is a bi-coastal leader in ship repair, marine and heavy fabrication serving U.S. government and commercial maritime customers.

International Marine and Industrial Applicators (IMIA) Acquires Main Industries

April 16, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

International Marine and Industrial Applicators (IMIA), a portfolio company sponsored by J.F. Lehman & Company, has acquired Main Industries, Inc., a Hampton, Virginia-based provider of preservation, scaffolding and environmental containment services for marine new construction and MRO markets. The transaction is IMIA's first add-on under JFLCO sponsorship and is intended to expand IMIA's capabilities and presence supporting U.S. Navy and commercial shipyard customers.

The Carlyle Group and Stellex Capital Acquire and Merge Vigor Industrial and MHI Holdings

October 14, 2019

Industrial Services

Global investment firm The Carlyle Group and private equity firm Stellex Capital Management have closed their acquisition of Vigor Industrial LLC and MHI Holdings LLC and merged the businesses to create a bicoastal ship repair and fabrication platform. Carlyle will be majority owner, Stellex contributed equity, Jim Marcotuli was appointed CEO of the combined company, and legacy leaders including Frank Foti and Tom Epley will remain in board/executive roles.