By Adam Burroughs On July 6, 2022 The U.S. M&A market has experienced a long bull run. That’s had companies wondering for years what’s potentially lurking around the corner. “I think we all can attest that maybe what’s happening right now with (interest) rates is certainly that thing that’s been lurking around the corner, from an economic perspective,”…
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Real Floors Inc. and Arbor Merge to Become Nation’s Most Trusted and Relied Upon Multifamily Flooring Provider
NEWS PROVIDED BY Real Floors, Inc. MARIETTA, Ga., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Real Floors Inc., a leading family-owned and operated provider of flooring in the multifamily, commercial real estate and single-family rental industries, announced today that it will merge Arbor Contract Carpet into its family of companies to form the premier provider of multifamily flooring solutions…
Cyprium Welcomes Brad Bennett and Michael Kitts to the Investment Team
Cyprium Partners, a private equity firm that makes non-control investments in profitable middle-market companies, is pleased to announce the addition of two new Associates to the Cleveland office, Brad Bennett and Michael Kitts. “We are excited that Brad and Michael have decided to join the Cyprium team,” said Dan Kessler, Partner at Cyprium. “Both are…
Private Equity Grapples With Its Diversity Problem
The private equity sector has generally ignored diversity, equity and inclusion since its first investment firms popped up between the 1940s and ’50s — something that may seem pretty ironic for an industry with equity in its name.
Cyprium Partners Announces Promotion of Taylor Richard to Vice President
Cyprium Partners is pleased to announce the promotion of Taylor Richard in the Clevelandoffice. Taylor is an extremely dedicated and hardworking member of the investmentteam who is a significant contributor to Cyprium’s recent momentum and success.“Since joining Cyprium in 2019, Taylor was instrumental in enabling the firm to completesix new platform investments and five add-on…
UNILOY® ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF CENTURY DIE COMPANY, LLC (FREMONT, OH); BOLSTERING MOLD MAKING CAPABILITIES, ON-TIME DELIVERY, AND PRODUCT OFFERINGS
(Tecumseh, MI – February 16th, 2022) – Uniloy Inc., a leading blow molding machine and mold technology company serving the global plastics processing industry, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Century Die Company, LLC of Fremont, Ohio. With the Century Die Company acquisition, Uniloy gains Century’s 70+ years of expertise and a proven record of…
Cyprium Partners’ Beth Haas Discusses the State of the M&A Market: Podcast
There’s a sense that the M&A market might not ever be better for a sale than it is right now. Beth Haas, a partner at Cyprium Partners, talks about why that’s the case, as well as the macro factors that could impact the deal market through the balance of the year, and what sellers should do right now to leverage what could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Listen now.
Abundant Capital and an Eagerness To Put It To Work Drive an Intensely Hot M&A Market
It’s a deal year like no other, according to M&A professionals we talked to about the state of the 2021 deal markets. Inexpensive capital is gushing, and deal professionals are aggressively pursuing deals, much to the benefit of sellers who, in many cases, are realizing exceptional valuations for their businesses.
Cyprium Promotes Three Team Members
We are pleased to announce the promotion of three Cyprium team members in our Cleveland office. Their experience, dedication, and work ethic demonstrate Cyprium’s core values, and we are thrilled to recognize their continued contributions to our firm. Taylor Richard promoted to Senior Associate. Mr. Richard will play an increasing role identifying, evaluating, and executing…
Acquisition Financing:
A primer on capital sources and structural considerations
Although risky and oftentimes complicated, the benefits of an acquisition can be significant. Rarely do middle-market companies have excess cash available to fund an acquisition. Financing the acquisition may be top of mind long before a transaction occurs; yet, many companies select to put this step on hold until…