Declaration Partners Acquires Majority Stake in CP Group

American Securities Acquires CPM Holdings Inc.

November 30, 2020

Manufacturing

American Securities LLC has closed its acquisition of CPM Holdings Inc., partnering with CPM's management team; financial terms were not disclosed. CPM, headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, is a global supplier of engineered process equipment for the animal feed, oilseed processing, extrusion and thermal processing markets, and American Securities plans to invest in product innovation, geographic expansion and aftermarket growth.

Granite Creek Capital Partners Invests in CP Direct

February 17, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Granite Creek Capital Partners led an investment in CP Direct Holdings, L.L.C., a Lanham, Maryland-based direct mail printing services provider, with co-investments from Everside Capital Partners and senior financing provided by Cadence Bank. Granite Creek partners joined CP Direct's board as the firm said the investment will support expansion of the company's direct mail and corporate communications capabilities and accelerate growth.

HPS Investment Partners Acquires Majority Stake in SGS & Co

May 1, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

HPS Investment Partners has completed a transaction to acquire a majority equity stake in SGS & Co, a global provider of technology-enabled brand design, digital marketing, and packaging artwork services. The deal restructures SGS's capital structure with substantial debt reduction and positions the company to accelerate investments in technology, automation, and service expansion.

Prather Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in QDP Technologies

April 7, 2022

Manufacturing

Prather Capital Partners, a Louisville-based private equity firm, acquired a majority stake in QDP Technologies, a Ramsey, Minnesota-based contract manufacturer specializing in high-precision components and assemblies for aerospace, medical, and diversified industrial markets. The investment will support QDP's next phase of growth, including adding in-house capabilities and scaling production; this is Prather’s second advanced manufacturing investment following UMA Precision Machining.

PAI Partners Agrees to Acquire Majority Stake in ECF Group

June 14, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

PAI Partners has made a binding offer to acquire a majority stake in ECF Group from French private equity firm Naxicap Partners, with Naxicap remaining a minority investor alongside management. ECF is an omnichannel B2B distributor of equipment, consumables and hygiene products for hospitality and care professionals, headquartered in Grigny, France (~1,750 employees, ~€760m revenue); PAI intends to accelerate growth organically and via acquisitions to consolidate the fragmented market.

CPM Holdings Acquires Jacobs Global

December 16, 2024

Manufacturing

CPM Holdings, Inc. (CPM) has acquired Jacobs Global, a supplier of aftermarket parts for hammermills and pellet mills. The deal expands CPM's product portfolio and capacity to better serve customers across the animal feed, oilseed and biomass/pellet markets.