Private Equity

HMB would like to congratulate Craftable, the hospitality industry’s leading SaaS platform, on its partnership with Gauge Capital, a leading middle-market private equity firm based in Dallas, TX. This strategic investment further enhances Craftable’s position at the forefront of cutting-edge technology shaping the hospitality industry.

HMB would like to congratulate Bully Pulpit Interactive, a strategic communications and public affairs agency, on its investment from Broad Sky Partners. BPI is an outcomes agency at the intersection of business, politics and policy.

HMB congratulates Svoboda Capital Partners on its investment exit in Clarion Healthcare, LLC, which has been acquired by Lumanity, a global leader in accelerating and optimizing patient access to medical advances. Svoboda Capital was represented by Jeffrey A. Hechtman, Brett M. Winterstein, Elise Anderson, Ryan T. Kelley and Kynat Akram.

HMB would like to congratulate MOXtech and its founder Joanna Mirov on the successful sale to Ntiva, a leading provider of managed IT and Security services. Founded in 2005, MXOtech helps clients achieve their business and organizational goals by providing the right mix of technology, strategy and expertise required to effectively implement and manage ever-changing tech offerings and business requirements.

HMB congratulates Svoboda Capital Partners, LLC (“SC”) on their partnership with Horwitz, LLC (“Horwitz”).

Dunes Point Capital Announces the Sale of Specialty Products and Insulation.

Hy-Tek Holdings ("Hy-Tek"), a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital, LP ("DPC") has acquired Advanced Handling Systems, LLC ("AHS"). AHS, located in Erlanger, KY, is a material handling automation integrator offering a full suite of services with a focus on robotic solutions. Located in Columbus, OH, Hy-Tek Holdings is a material handling automation integrator serving clients in diverse end markets…

Client Success: Svoboda Capital Partners LLC Announces Recapitalization of The Variable.

Dunes Point Capital, LP Announces Premium Label & Packaging Solutions LLC’s Acquisition of Luminer Converting Group, LLC.

SPI, a portfolio company of DPC, has acquired Amerisafe.

Located in Neenah, WI, All-Lift is a provider of aftermarket services and parts for overhead cranes and other lifting equipment, including OSHA mandated inspections, safety-critical parts and repairs, and crane equipment. All-Lift has three facilities in Wisconsin and Michigan and employs approximately 100 people.

Specialty Products and Insulation ("SPI"), a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital, LP ("DPC"), has acquired the assets of Thermaxx, LLC ("Thermaxx"). Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, SPI is a value added distributor and fabricator of mechanical insulation and complementary products for commercial and industrial applications. SPI's products help conserve energy, preserve worker safety and provide noise abatement. SPI currently operates 57…

Ehrhardt Tool and Machine, LLC, dba Ehrhardt Automation Systems ("EAS"), a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital, LP ("DPC") acquires SAF Drives Inc ("SAF Drives"). DPC was represented by HMB’s Private Equity Team, including Corporate Associates Raymond J. Jacobi III and Payal J. Patel.

Specialty Products and Insulation ("SPI"), a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital, LP ("DPC"), has acquired the assets of NewStar Solutions Inc. ("NewStar").

Best in Class Technology Services ("BCTS"), a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital, LP ("DPC"), has acquired Thayer Corporation and Dyer Service. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, BCTS is a provider of commercial HVAC aftermarket services including maintenance, repair and project work. BCTS has 14 locations across seven states and employs over 500 people. For more information, please visit Vulcan Mechanic…

Hy-Tek Holdings ("Hy-Tek"), a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital, LP ("DPC"), has acquired BP Controls Inc. and Nogol Electric LLC (collectively "BP Controls"). Located in Columbus, OH, Hy-Tek Holdings is a material handling automation integrator serving clients in diverse end markets and applications, including ecommerce, third party logistics and parcel. DPC was represented by HMB’s Private Equity Team. Tax Partner Kenneth…

Premium Label & Packaging Solutions, LLC ("PLPS"), a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital, LP ("DPC"), has acquired Label Graphics Manufacturing, Inc. ("LGM"). Headquartered in Rye, NY, PLPS is a group holding company for specialty label converters producing custom pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and related packaging products for the health, wellness, personal care, food and beverage and other markets. DPC…

Specialty Products and Insulation ("SPI"), a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital, LP ("DPC"), has acquired Rocky Mountain Construction Wholesale, LLC ("RMCW"). Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, SPI is a value added distributor and fabricator of mechanical and building insulation products and complementary products for commercial and industrial applications. The Company currently operates 56 distribution branches and 13 co-located fabrication facilities…

Ashling Partners, LLC ("Ashling"), a professional services and technology firm, announced the closing of a growth capital investment by funds managed by Thomas H. Lee Partners ("THL"). Joshua Bresler, THL Managing Director, and Kearney Shanahan, THL Director, will join the Ashling board of directors as part of the transaction. “The investment and partnership with THL not only enables our global…

HMB congratulates Svoboda Capital Partners LLC ("SC") on their partnership with Clarion Healthcare ("Clarion"). Founded in 1998, SC is a Chicago-based private equity firm that identifies, invests in and helps build excellent businesses in its targeted business niches: value-added distribution, business services and consumer products. “Clarion is a very impressive organization, delivering high value to clients by bridging the intersection…

Spring 2014 The winter months were unusually cool in late 2013 and early 2014, and most middle market borrowers and lenders will likely concede that lending activity during those months was equally cool.  The optimism for robust deal flow in 2013 never materialized into actual results, even though most middle market lenders remained quite optimistic until the bitter end.  Spring,…

FALL 2013 Although the first half of 2013 was marred by stagnant activity within the middle market lending environment, senior lenders across the middle market seem quite optimistic about finishing the year with a bang.  While it is difficult for senior lenders to pinpoint the exact cause for their optimism, the recurring talking point has been that these senior lenders…