The new hot thing in private equity isn’t a new type of company or an innovative technology— it’s a shift in control. More sponsors are adding minority investments to their strategies as competition for deals continues to rise and founders exert more power in negotiations.
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Cyprium Invests with Independent Sponsor to Acquire Ironwood
Power Services
Cyprium Partners, a middle-market private equity firm, is pleased to announce an investment in Ironwood Power Services, headquartered in Rochester, New York. This marks the firm’s 95th platform investment and 13th alongside an independent sponsor during its 23-year history.
Cyprium Partners Completes 85th Non-Control Investment in Remprex
Cyprium Partners, a private equity firm focused on non-controlling investments in the middle-market, has completed a new subordinated debt and preferred equity investment in Remprex to recapitalize the company’s balance sheet and fund the acquisition of Technical Services International, Inc. (“TSI”).
Cyprium’s Portfolio Company, Kustom US, Completes Acquisition of Square One Builders
Kustom, one of the largest privately-held property restoration services companies in North America, announced that is has entered into a partnership with Square One Builders, an Arizona-based restoration and remediation business.
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…
Arbor Contract Carpet Acquires Carpeturn.com
Arbor Contract Carpet, a leader in floor coverings for the multifamily industry since 1982 operating in 13 major US markets, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Carpeturn.com, a leading web-based multifamily flooring provider.
Cyprium Completes Non-Control Investment in Rental Equipment Investment Corp.
Cyprium Investment Partners, a non-control private equity firm, has completed a subordinated debt investment in Rental Equipment Investment Corp (“REIC”). The proceeds of this investment were used to refinance REIC’s existing debt in advance of the company’s acquisition of Construction Heaters, Inc., which closed in late October. This recent investment from Cyprium Investors V, marks…
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…