M&A Deal Summary

Blackford Capital Acquires SFS

On December 20, 2024, private equity firm Blackford Capital acquired safety/security company SFS

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Blackford Capital’s 2nd transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Blackford Capital’s 28th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Blackford Capital’s 2nd transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-12-20
Target SFS
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Blackford Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

SFS

Coppell, Texas, United States
SFS is a fire security and protection, offering a comprehensive line of products and services, including automatic fire sprinkler design services, fire sprinkler system installation, system testing, system maintenance and servicing, remodeling & retrofits, fire alarms, and emergency response. SFS was founded in 1993 and is based in Coppell, Texas.

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Buyer

Blackford Capital

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Blackford Capital is a private investment firm that targets mature or growth-oriented manufacturing, distribution, and service companies located in North America. Specific areas of interest include paper; rubber and miscellaneous plastics; stone, clay, and glass products; primary metal industries; fabricated metal products; industrial machinery and equipment; and electronics and other electrical equipment. Blackford prefers situations where management is seeking to retire or exit. The Firm's target revenue range is between $20 and $100 million. Blackford Capital Partners was formed in 2000 and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 29 of 30
Sector: Safety/Security M&A 2 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 18 of 19
State: Texas M&A 2 of 3
Country: United States M&A 28 of 29
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-12-05 LTD

San Diego, California, United States

LTD is a patio furniture e-commerce business and wholesale distributor that markets and sells middle-to-high-end furniture through wholesale/drop-shipping, a direct-to-consumer website, and a retail storefront. LTD is based in San Diego, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-01-06 Mopec

Oak Park, Michigan, United States

Mopec is a manufacture of pathology and mortuary equipment. Its product line includes dissecting instruments, autopsy accessories, fume handling equipment, dissection tables, grossing workstations, and morgue refrigerators. Mopec was founded in 1992 and is based in Oak Park, Michigan.

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