Acquisitions in Nevada in 2019

Abracon, LLC has acquired ILSI America LLC and its brands ILSI, MMD, Ecliptek and Oscilent, expanding Abracon's timing and frequency control product portfolio. The deal was executed as an add-on to the Riverside Company’s Abracon platform to broaden product categories, sales channels and customer reach in timing, synchronization and RF end markets.

Rawhide Acquisition Holding LLC, a portfolio company of Coral Reef Capital, completed an equity financing to support its production ramp and future operations. The round included strategic investments from Austral Gold Limited and EMX Royalty Corporation, plus additional investment from affiliates of Coral Reef Capital; Austral and EMX will join Rawhide’s board. Proceeds will be used for working capital, capital projects, and general corporate purposes to optimize operations and exploration potential.

CVF Capital Partners has acquired Gary Platt Manufacturing alongside the company's management team. Gary Platt, a Reno/Sparks, Nevada-based manufacturer of casino seating since 1996, will partner with CVF to pursue growth opportunities driven by expansion in the commercial gaming and sports betting markets.

Entourage Investment Group, LLC completed the acquisition of Axiom Cyber Solutions, a Las Vegas-based cybersecurity company founded in 2015. The founders, Troy and Shannon Wilkinson, will remain as advisors while Entourage provides capital, infrastructure and resources to scale Axiom’s SaaS cybersecurity platform for the SMB market.

Balmoral Funds completed an equity investment in KP Aviation (KPA), an aerospace aftermarket sale and leasing company, formalizing a longer-term partnership to fund KPA’s growth. Founders Kim and Paul Schulze sold a significant ownership stake as KPA pursues expansion and works with lenders on a revolving credit facility.

Edward Don & Company, a nationwide distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies, has acquired Shervan Colonel Equipment Corp., a Las Vegas-based commercial kitchen design and installation firm. Shervan will operate as a division of Edward Don under the leadership of Drew Shervan, bolstering DON's design-build capabilities as its fourth acquisition since Vestar Capital Partners' investment in 2017.

Remark Holdings sold Vegas.com, LLC to VDC-MGG Holdings LLC (an affiliate of Remark's senior lenders) for an enterprise value of $45 million. The $30 million cash proceeds will be used to pay amounts due to Remark's senior lenders, substantially reducing Remark's debt and enabling the company to focus on its transition to a pure-play AI business.

Lambda Therapeutic Research Ltd. has acquired U.S.-based Contract Research Organization Novum Pharmaceutical Research Services in a private transaction, with Novum becoming a wholly owned subsidiary. The deal (terms undisclosed) expands Lambda's footprint and capabilities in the U.S., adding Novum's facilities in Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Fargo and Houston and complementary clinical, bioanalytical and regulatory services.

Alvarez & Marsal Capital (A&M Capital) has acquired a majority interest in Brady Industries, a Las Vegas–based cleaning solutions provider founded in 1947. Brady operates 15 locations across multiple U.S. states with more than 350 employees; management will retain a meaningful equity stake while A&M Capital will provide capital and operational resources to expand Brady's geographic reach and product offering.