M&A Deal Summary

Lindsay Goldberg Acquires Kleinfelder

On September 19, 2023, private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg acquired engineering company Kleinfelder from Wind Point Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Lindsay Goldberg’s 2nd transaction in the Engineering sector.
  • This is Lindsay Goldberg’s 39th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Lindsay Goldberg’s 5th transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-09-19
Target Kleinfelder
Sector Engineering
Buyer(s) Lindsay Goldberg
Sellers(s) Wind Point Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Kleinfelder

San Diego, California, United States
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Kleinfelder is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides mission critical design, testing and program management services to clients across an array of industries. The company has over 60 offices across the United States, Canada and Australia. Kleinfelder was founded in 1961 and is based in San Diego, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Lindsay Goldberg

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 17.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Lindsay Goldberg is a large private equity firm that targets investments in traditional, basic industries. Lindsay looks to commit $50 to $250 million per transaction in sectors that include basic & commodity manufacturing, financial services, food, and distribution. Lindsay looks to partner with management in pursuing transactions. Lindsay Goldberg was formerly known as Lindsay Goldberg & Bessemer. The Firm was formed in 2001 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 53 of 53
Sector (Engineering) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 11 of 11
State (California) 5 of 5
Country (United States) 39 of 39
Year (2023) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-06-05 Lightwave Dental

Woodbridge, Virginia, United States

Lightwave Dental builds the group model for the future of the dental industry. Lightwave focuses on partnering, training, and developing dentists as natural leaders of their dental practice. The company helps dentists launch their careers, supports those leading high-growth dental groups, and assists with preserving their legacy as they transition into retirement. It solves large issues in dentistry around retirement, business management, reimbursements, and partnership by providing the benefits of a group while preserving the essence of private practice. Lightwave was formed in 2016 and is based in Woodbridge, Virginia.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Wind Point Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 5.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Wind Point Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquisitions of mid-sized companies operating in the business services, consumer products, healthcare services, and industrial products sectors. Wind Point looks to invest $60 to $130 million in companies valued up to $500 million. Prospective transaction types include leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, industry consolidations, and growth capital financings. Wind Point Partners began investing in 1984 and is based in Chicago.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 52 of 55
Sector (Engineering) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 20 of 22
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 47 of 50
Year (2023) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-01-12 Hasa

Saugus, California, United States

Hasa produces and distributes quality water treatment products used to sanitize and maintain water systems, including swimming pools, water tanks, and containment vessels for recreational, industrial, and municipal end markets. Hasa was formed in 1964 and is based in Saugus, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-10-27 Central Moloney

White Hall, Arkansas, United States

Central Moloney is a manufacturer of critical infrastructure products for the U.S. electrical grid. CMI is a partner to leading utilities throughout the U.S., offering a full suite of customizable distribution transformers and transformer components. The Company operates three transformer and component manufacturing facilities with a combined 577,000 sq. ft. across Arkansas and Panama City Beach, Fla. Central Moloney was founded in 1949 and is based in White Hall, Arkansas.

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