Thomas H. Lee Partners Recapitalizes Fortna to Accelerate Growth
March 27, 2019
Fortna, a global distribution automation, engineering services and warehouse software provider based in Reading, Pennsylvania, has entered into a recapitalization agreement with funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners (THL). The investment will support Fortna's growth strategy, including potential M&A, capability expansion and continued geographic expansion; terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Thomas H. Lee Partners
- Targets
- Fortna
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Transaction Type
- Recapitalization
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