Saothair Capital Partners Acquires GatesAir

Thomson Broadcast to Acquire GatesAir from The Gores Group Affiliate

April 23, 2022

Telecommunications

Thomson Broadcast has signed a definitive agreement to acquire GatesAir from an affiliate of The Gores Group, with the transaction expected to close in the second half of 2022 subject to regulatory approvals. The combination will pair Thomson's DTV and AM radio transmission expertise with GatesAir's over-the-air broadcast transmission products and services to create a larger, more capable, turnkey broadcast solutions platform; terms were not disclosed.

Saothair Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Pioneer Window Holdings

November 20, 2024

Building Products

Saothair Capital Partners has acquired a majority equity stake in Pioneer Window Holdings, a manufacturer and installer of custom aluminum and glass façade systems operating in the New York City metropolitan area. The transaction will support Pioneer’s investments in people, processes and capabilities and position the company for growth in New York City and beyond.

Saothair Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in T BAILEY

December 20, 2024

Manufacturing

Saothair Capital Partners has acquired a majority equity stake in T BAILEY, LLC, a vertically integrated manufacturer of above-ground industrial tanks, pressure vessels, marine pontoons and other large custom steel solutions based in Anacortes, Washington. Founder and CEO Gene Tanaka will remain in a meaningful ownership position and continue to lead the business; financing was provided by Polen Capital and legal/financial advisors included McGuireWoods, Holland & Hart and TM Capital.

Saothair Capital Partners Acquires AAI (to be Renamed Air Products and Controls)

October 14, 2025

Manufacturing

Saothair Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of AAI from Halma Holdings Inc.; following the transaction AAI will be renamed Air Products and Controls (APC). Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, AAI designs and manufactures fire and life-safety detection devices (wireless smoke, heat and CO detectors) sold to residential security OEMs, HVAC and fire-system OEMs, and commercial distributors.

SDC Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Smartaira

May 3, 2022

Telecommunications

Funds managed by SDC Capital Partners acquired a majority interest in Consolidated Smart Systems, LLC (dba Smartaira), providing the multifamily-focused ISP with capital to accelerate organic growth and an acquisition strategy. SDC committed up to an additional $100 million to expand Smartaira’s footprint while Smartaira has already used the backing to close add-on acquisitions (including portfolios from Just In Time Technology Solutions and Blue Rim Networks).

Aurora Capital Partners Acquires Westcoast Gate from Kian Capital Partners

November 16, 2021

Industrial Services

Aurora Capital Partners has acquired Westcoast Gate, a provider of automated gate and perimeter security solutions headquartered in Inglewood, California, from Kian Capital Partners. Terms were not disclosed; Kian grew Westcoast Gate significantly since 2017 (from ~6 to nearly 100 employees) and the company provides installation, maintenance, repair and commercial security solutions across Southern California.