KPS Capital Partners Acquires Controlling Interest in Princess Yachts

KPS Capital Partners Acquires Catalyst Acoustics Group

September 30, 2024

Manufacturing

KPS Capital Partners, through a newly formed affiliate, has completed the acquisition of Catalyst Acoustics Group, a leading designer and manufacturer of engineered acoustical, seismic, vibration and noise control solutions. The seller was The Stephens Group; KPS plans to support Catalyst's organic and acquisitive growth while preserving the independence and channels of its underlying brands.

KPS Capital Partners Acquires AM General LLC

July 22, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

KPS Capital Partners, through a newly formed affiliate, signed a definitive agreement to acquire AM General LLC from an affiliate of MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated. AM General is a leading designer and manufacturer of military and specialty ground vehicles (including the HUMVEE), headquartered in South Bend, Indiana; KPS said it plans to invest in the business and grow the platform organically and via acquisitions.

KPS Capital Partners Acquires Briggs & Stratton

September 15, 2020

Manufacturing

KPS Capital Partners, through a newly formed affiliate, acquired substantially all assets of Briggs & Stratton Corporation in a Section 363 sale following the Company's Chapter 11 filing, for approximately $550 million. KPS provided $265 million of DIP financing, secured committed exit financing, and named Steve Andrews as President and CEO to lead a relaunch of the company as a well-capitalized independent manufacturer.

KPS Capital Partners Acquires INEOS Composites (now Alta Performance Materials)

December 3, 2024

Manufacturing

KPS Capital Partners agreed to acquire INEOS Composites from INEOS Enterprises for approximately €1.7 billion and has completed the transaction, creating a standalone company now named Alta Performance Materials. Alta is a global manufacturer of unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins and gelcoats with ~900 employees and 17 manufacturing facilities; KPS intends to invest in manufacturing excellence, R&D and growth.

DC Capital Partners Acquires Control Stake in PK Companies Group

September 26, 2024

Industrial Services

DC Capital Partners has made a control investment in PK Companies Group, LLC, with PK founders Brian and Kenny Turpin reinvesting equity. The partnership will fund PK's expansion across geographies, markets and capabilities, supporting investments in equipment, new facilities and growth of its tech-enabled inspection, maintenance and specialty services.

Solar Capital Ltd. Acquires Majority Stake in Kingsbridge Holdings LLC

November 3, 2020

Financial Services

Solar Capital Ltd. acquired an 87.5% majority stake in Kingsbridge Holdings LLC on November 3, 2020, investing approximately $216 million (about $136 million of equity and $80 million of debt). The stake was purchased from TZP Capital Partners II, LP and affiliates with Kingsbridge management rolling a portion of their equity; the acquisition expands Solar Capital's specialty finance platform by adding lease origination and asset finance capabilities through Kingsbridge's equipment leasing business based in Lake Forest, Illinois.