Valesco‑Led Recapitalization of TopDown, Inc.

Valesco Industries and Brookside Capital Partners Complete Majority Recapitalization of Five Lakes Manufacturing

July 9, 2025

Manufacturing

Dallas-based private equity firm Valesco Industries completed a majority recapitalization of Five Lakes Manufacturing, a Clinton Township, Michigan manufacturer of interior commercial and architectural wood doors. Brookside Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment alongside the selling shareholders, with Comerica Bank as senior lender; the transaction will support growth, new machinery investments and geographic expansion.

Valesco Industries Acquires T-H Marine Supplies, Inc.

July 31, 2019

Manufacturing

Valesco Industries completed a majority buyout of T-H Marine Supplies, Inc., a Huntsville, Alabama-based manufacturer of recreational boat parts and marine accessories. Brookside provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment to facilitate the transaction; the deal recapitalized the existing ownership group and will support growth initiatives including expansion of T-H Marine's e-commerce footprint.

Corinthian Capital and Valesco Acquire Majority Interest in Trimlight

May 6, 2025

Manufacturing

An affiliate of Corinthian Capital Group, in partnership with Valesco Industries, has acquired a majority interest in Trimlight, Inc., a West Jordan, Utah-based pioneer in permanent exterior LED lighting. The transaction was structured as a majority recapitalization to support Trimlight's growth — the company sells through a network of more than 300 exclusive dealers across the United States and Canada; FS Investments provided debt financing and D.A. Davidson acted as Trimlight's financial advisor.

Valesco Industries Acquires AAA Distributor, Inc.

June 17, 2021

Building Products

Valesco Industries completed a majority buyout and control recapitalization of AAA Distributor, Inc., a Philadelphia-based distributor, wholesaler and retailer of kitchen, bath and flooring products. Brookside Capital Partners and AAA management co-invested (Brookside providing subordinated debt and equity) to support AAA's growth in Philadelphia and expansion into new U.S. markets.

Valley Ridge-Led Investor Group Recapitalizes National Power Corporation

July 10, 2019

Electrical Services

An investor group led by Valley Ridge Investment Partners, with capital and subordinated debt provided by Tecum Capital Partners and C3 Capital Partners, recapitalized National Power Corporation. Founder and CEO Eddie Youngblood remains with a minority stake; the financing will support hiring, service and product expansion, ERP upgrades and inorganic growth initiatives.

Valesco Industries Leads Majority Buyout of Adams Flavors, Foods & Ingredients

March 9, 2022

Food & Beverage

On March 3, 2022 Valesco Industries (via Valesco Fund II) closed a majority buyout and control recapitalization of Central Texas Ingredients I, LLC (dba Adams Flavors, Foods & Ingredients) in Gonzales, Texas. The transaction included co-investors Brookside Capital Partners, Deason Capital, Midwest Growth Partners and CEO Daniel (Dan) Shannon; proceeds will support new private label programs and nationwide expansion of the Adams brand.