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  1. Founders Advises Kemper Equipment, Inc. on Recapitalization by Merit Capital

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (March 22, 2024) – Founders is pleased to announce that certain principals of Founders Advisors, LLC advised Kemper Equipment, Inc. (“Kemper”) in its recapitalization by Merit Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois. The transaction accomplishes the key goal of finding a value-added partner to support the Company in…

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  2. Founders Advises Lakeshore Environmental Contractors, LLC in Acquisition by Quality Environmental Services

    BIRMINGHAM, AL (March 3, 2024) – Founders is pleased to announce that certain principals of Founders Advisors, LLC advised Lakeshore Environmental Contractors, LLC (“LEC”) in its acquisition by Quality Environmental Services (“Quality”), a leading specialty provider of a full suite of environmental remediation services in the Great Lakes region. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, LEC is…

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  3. Fastener Distribution Sector Update | February 2024

    In this edition of Founders’ Fastener Distribution February 2024 Sector Update, we take a look at trends as they relate to the Public Market, Transaction Activity, and Active Consolidators over recent years. The report also includes a deep dive into our Specialty Distribution coverage at Founders, as well as recent transactions in the space. Three takeaways…

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  4. HVACR Distribution February 2024 Market Update

    In this edition of Founders’ HVACR Distribution February 2024 Market Update, we take a look at the rapid consolidation that has begun in recent years, driven by the emergence of private equity as well as secular tailwinds such as environmental regulation and indoor air quality. We also look into multiple active platforms expanding through roll-up acquisitions….

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