Category Archives: Press Release

  1. Professional Services M&A Insights: Q2 2025

    In this edition of Founders’ Professional Services M&A Insights, our team shares a curated collection of data from the industry. The newsletter includes data points highlighting: Q2 M&A Market in Review M&A Trends Notable Professional Services PE Platforms Accounting Services Valuation Scorecard Insurance Valuation Scorecard Upcoming Conferences If you or anyone you know has questions about…

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  2. Founders Advises Facil-IT in Acquisition by TMA Systems

    BIRMINGHAM, AL. (October 2, 2025) – Founders is pleased to announce that Facil-IT has been acquired by TMA Systems (“TMA”), a leading provider of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and enterprise asset management (EAM) solutions. Facil-IT was exclusively advised by principals of Founders Advisors (“Founders”) in this transaction. Founded in 2011 and led by CEO…

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  3. Founders Advises ES Integrated in Sale to Eagle Merchant Partners

    Birmingham, Ala. (September 29, 2025) – Founders is pleased to announce that certain principals of Founders Advisors, LLC advised ES Integrated (“ES”) in its sale to Eagle Merchant Partners (“Eagle”). The transaction closed September 24, 2025. Founded in 2001, ES Integrated has grown into a comprehensive provider of mission-critical industrial and environmental solutions serving customers in…

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  4. Founders Advises Horton Lee in Acquisition by Smith + Howard

    BIRMINGHAM, AL. – September 8, 2025 – Founders is pleased to announce that Horton, Lee, Burnett, Peacock, Cleveland & Grainger, P.C. (“Horton, Lee & Burnett”) has been acquired by Smith + Howard, a top national tax, accounting, and advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta. Horton, Lee & Burnett, a leading Birmingham-based provider of tax, audit, accounting,…

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  5. SaaS Industry Update: August 2025

    In this edition of Founders’ August 2025 SaaS Industry Update, our team provides insight on current trends and M&A activity taking place in the market, including: Founders Recent Deal Announcements “Considering a Capital Transaction? A Brief Process Guide” Silicon Y’all 2025 Update Valuation and Growth Metrics Operating Statistics Balance Sheet Metrics Founders Technology Transactions If you…

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  6. Founders Advises Santie Oil Company in Acquisition by RelaDyne

    Birmingham, AL (August 19, 2025) – Founders is pleased to announce that Santie Oil Company, a premier lubricant provider servicing industrial, commercial, and automotive markets, has been acquired by RelaDyne (a portfolio company of American Industrial Partners), the nation’s largest lubricant distributor and market leader in fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and industrial reliability services….

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