Buyout Transactions in Kansas

Cashco is a designer, manufacturer, and servicer of a broad line of industrial control products. Cashco was founded in 1920 and is based in Ellsworth, Kansas.

May River Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Chicago, Illinois
www.mayrivercapital.com
Advisors: Paul Hastings , BMO Capital Markets

PK specializes in non-discretionary, regulatory driven specialty inspections, repair and maintenance, and safety services in support of industrial and heavy commercial facilities across the US. PK Companies is based in Wichita, Kansas.

DC Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Alexandria, Virginia
www.dccapitalpartners.com
Advisor: Arnold & Porter

Go Local is a provider of digital marketing services, including organic, paid, and web solutions, primarily serving clients in the self-storage, home services, multi-family, and senior living industries. Go Local specializes in helping its clients build and maintain a strong local digital presence through search engine optimization, local listing optimization (e.g. Google Maps), content creation, paid media, and website development. Go Local was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas

ShoreView Industries
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Minneapolis, Minnesota
www.shoreview.com
Advisor: Dykema Gossett

Lubrication Engineers develops, manufactures, and sells specialty industrial lubricants, greases, gear oils, and other asset reliability solutions for a diverse range of applications and end markets. Lubrication Engineers was founded in 1951 and is based in Wichita, Kansas.

Aurora Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Los Angeles, California
www.auroracap.com

Chance Rides manufactures diverse amusement ride products, including trains, trams, carousels, thrill rides, observation wheels and roller coasters that are enjoyed all over the world. Chance Rides was founded in 1961 and is based in Wichita, Kansas.

Permanent Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Columbia, Missouri
www.permanentequity.com

FlutterHabit is a direct-to-consumer eCommerce provider of premium beauty products. The Company’s highly differentiated eyelash extensions are available in a variety of styles and are primarily sold online as well as in select retail stores. FlutterHabit was founded in 2019 and is based in Lenexa, Kansas.

Gauge Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Southlake, Texas
www.gaugecapital.com

Yingling Aviation is a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and fixed-base operator (FBO) services to business aviation and government customers. Yingling Aviation was founded in 1946 and is based in Wichita, Kansas.

AE Industrial Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Boca Raton, Florida
www.aeroequity.com

Eagle Productions is a wholesale manufacturer of decorated apparel. Eagle offers personalized apparel programs wholesale for customizable designs for customer hometown, restaurants, states, patriotic slogans, lodges, regions, or any private brand. Eagle Productions was founded in 1996 and is based in Kansas City.

JAL Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Sarasota, Florida
www.jalequity.com

Preco is a designer and manufacturer of precision automated processing systems for high speed and high accuracy cutting, perforating, welding, and other specialized industrial processing applications. With our proprietary die cutting and laser-based manufacturing capabilities, we've also become one of the largest contract manufacturing service (CMS) providers in North America. Preco was founded in 1978 and is based in Lenexa, Kansas.

Argosy Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Wayne, Pennsylvania
www.argosycapital.com/private-equity

AE Tools & Computers is a distributor of OEM-level diagnostic tools to the aftermarket car and heavy-duty truck repair markets. The Company’s customers include independent repair shops, auto parts stores, locksmiths, collision centers and used car dealers. AE Tools & Computers was founded in 2005 and is based in Olathe, Kansas.

Kilroy Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Boca Raton, Florida
www.kilroypartners.com

Source Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Atlanta, Georgia
www.source-cap.com

BSM Wall Systems is a multi-location specialty contractor specializing in installation, wholesale, and retail sales of stone, stucco, brick, block, and masonry products. BSM Wall Systems was founded in 2008 and is based in Lenexa, Kansas.

Lightspring Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Chicago, Illinois
www.lightspringcapitalpartners.com

Leelanau Private Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Birmingham, Michigan
www.leelanaupc.com

McFarlane designs, manufactures and distributes more than 30,000 consumable parts in the United States and internationally for the general aviation market, specifically light single-engine and turboprop aircraft. McFarlane's proprietary portfolio of PMA parts consists of approximately 3,000 parts used across Cessna, Piper, Grumman, Beechcraft, and Ag-Cat airplanes. McFarlane was formed in 1970 and is based in Baldwin City, Kansas.

Vance Street Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Pacific Palisades, California
www.vancestreetcapital.com
Advisor: Paul Hastings

Rocky Mountain Recreation is a provider of management services at over 175 campgrounds and 19 recreational lakes for Federal, State, and Local Agencies. Rocky Mountain Recreation services include the maintenance and management of marinas, campgrounds, water recreation facilities, fast food service, fuel docks, boat rentals, bait, and tackle stores, and the sale of sundry items and services. Rocky Mountain Recreation was founded in 1975 and is based in Valencia, California.

Nolan Capital
Investor
Family Office
Hermosa Beach, California
www.nolancap.com

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is a franchisor of fast-casual restaurants. Freddy’s fast-casual restaurants feature steakburgers, shoestring fries, and freshly churned frozen custard. The Company’s family-friendly restaurants focus on premium quality ingredients, cooked-to-order food, and best-in-class hospitality. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers was founded in 2002 and is based in Wichita, Kansas.

Thompson Street Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
St. Louis, Missouri
www.tscp.com

Golub Capital
Investor
Lender
Chicago, Illinois
www.golubcapital.com

InfoSync is a provider of outsourced accounting, payroll and operational reporting services. InfoSync provides its services to nearly 10,000 locations nationwide. InfoSync was founded in 2001 and is based in Wichita, Kansas.

Staple Street Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.staplestreetcapital.com

KMS is a wholesale reseller of closeout consumer products in the U.S. The Company provides a solution for brands to monetize excess or reconditioned inventory and supplies off-price and alternative sales channels with branded products at attractive price points. KMS was founded in 1977 and is based in Wichita, Kansas.

New State Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Larchmont, New York
www.newstatecp.com