Cleveland, Ohio: Cyprium Partners is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicholas Stone to Managing Director. Mr. Stone oversees Cyprium’s Chicago office and will lead the firm’s origination and marketing related activities. The promotion is in recognition of Mr. Stone’s significant contributions to the success of the firm, particularly the current $460 million non-control focused fund, Cyprium Investors IV. The firm will rely on his expertise and energy to continue building the business development effort critical to Cyprium’s investment model and future growth.
Announcements
Cyprium Partners Announces New Investment in Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.
Cleveland, Ohio: Cyprium Partners, a non-control private equity firm, is pleased to announce its new subordinated debt and equity investment in Irvin Automotive Products, Inc. (Irvin). The investment was used to facilitate an acquisition of the business by Detroit entrepreneur Vinnie Johnson from Takata Corporation. Irvin will operate separate from Piston Group, another automotive business owned by Mr. Johnson, and will continue to be run by Irvin’s current management team led by Joseph Finn. This investment was the twelfth transaction from the firm’s Cyprium Investors IV fund, which closed in December 2014.
Cyprium Partners Announces New Investment in Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC).
Cleveland, Ohio: Cyprium Partners, a non-control private equity firm, is pleased to announce its new subordinated debt investment in Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC). The capital was used to facilitate an acquisition of the business by a newly formed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from the Baumgartner family. The selling shareholders, Donald Baumgartner and John Baumgartner, will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors.
Cyprium Partners Announces New Sponsorless Mezzanine Investment in Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, LLC (BDA)
Cleveland, Ohio: Cyprium Partners, a non-control private equity firm, is pleased to announce its new sponsorless mezzanine investment and commitment in Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, LLC (BDA). This investment was the eleventh transaction from the firm’s Cyprium Investors IV fund, which closed in December 2014.
Cyprium Partners Promotes Nicholas Stone to Principal
Cleveland, Ohio: Cyprium Partners is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicholas Stone to Principal. Mr. Stone is based in Cyprium’s Chicago office. The promotion is in recognition of the exemplary work by Mr. Stone as a leader of the firm’s investment activities. He will continue to play a significant role in Cyprium’s continued growth as well as investing the firm’s current $460 million non-control focused fund, Cyprium Investors IV.
Cyprium Partners Announces New Preferred Equity and Subordinated Debt Investment in Weaber, Inc.
Cleveland, Ohio: Cyprium Partners, a non-control private equity firm, is pleased to announce a preferred equity and subordinated debt investment in Weaber, Inc. The capital was used to facilitate the acquisition of the company by third generation President and CEO, Matthew G. Weaber. This investment was Cyprium’s sixth transaction from its Cyprium Investors IV fund, which closed in December 2014.
Cyprium Partners Announces New Sponsorless Mezzanine Investment in M-D Building Products
Cleveland, Ohio: Cyprium Partners, a non-control private equity firm, is pleased to announce its new sponsorless mezzanine investment in M-D Building Products. The capital was used to refinance existing indebtedness and to fund the company’s growth. This investment was Cyprium’s fifth transaction from its Cyprium Investors IV fund, which closed in December 2014.
Cyprium Partners Announces New Sponsorless Mezzanine Investment in B.J. Alan Company
Cleveland, Ohio: Cyprium Partners, a non-control private equity firm, is pleased to announce its new sponsorless mezzanine investment in B.J. Alan Company, dba Phantom Fireworks. The capital was used to refinance existing indebtedness and to fund continued growth. This investment was Cyprium’s fourth transaction from its Cyprium Investors IV fund, which closed in December 2014.
Cyprium Partners Adds Paul Smucker Wagstaff To Its Advisory Council
Cleveland, Ohio: Cyprium Partners, a private equity firm that makes non-control investments in privately held companies, has added Paul Smucker Wagstaff to its Advisory Council. The Council is made up of experienced operating executives who provide support and advice to Cyprium portfolio investments (for more information see https://cyprium.com/advisory-council.php).
Cyprium Partners Exits Atis Group Investment
Cleveland, Ohio: Cyprium Partners is pleased to announce the sale of Atis Group Inc., a leading Canadian window and door manufacturer, to a Quebec-based investment group led by Fonds de solidarite FTQ, Capital regional et cooperative Desjardins, and Fondaction CSN.