Buyout Transactions in Rhode Island

ChemArt is a custom manufacturer of premium brass Christmas ornaments. ChemArt was founded in 1976 and is based in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

Rudolph Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Wilton, Connecticut
www.rudolphcapital.com

Pine Street Capital Partners
Investor
Mezzanine Finance Firm
Albany, New York
www.pinecap.com

Bradford Soapworks is a manufacturer and developer of beauty and personal care products. Bradford Soapworks was founded in 1876 and is based in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

Gemspring Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Westport, Connecticut
www.gemspring.com
Advisors: McDermott Will & Emery , Guggenheim Securities

Alliance Restoration is full‐service independent emergency services and restoration contractor serving properties damaged by water, fire, wind, storms, and other disasters in RI, CT, and MA. Alliance Restoration is based in Cranston, Rhode Island.

JMH Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Boston, Massachusetts
www.jmhcapital.com

BedJet is, at its heart, a sleep technology company. BedJet mission is to apply bleeding-edge engineering design, technology, and proven medical science into improving the sleep and bedroom comfort experience. BedJet is based in Newport, Rhode Island.

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

LFE Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Naples, Florida
www.lfecapital.com

First Capital Partners
Investor
Mezzanine Finance Firm
Omaha, Nebraska
www.firstcapitalpartners.com

Encore Fire Protection is a provider of fire protection services across the Northeast U.S. Encore delivers testing and inspection, maintenance and repair, and installation services to facility owners and contractors across a variety of industries. With end-to-end capabilities across fire alarm, suppression, extinguisher, and sprinkler systems, Encore services the full spectrum of critical fire safety needs for its customers. Encore Fire Protection was founded in 2009 and is based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
Investor
Mezzanine Finance Firm
Beverly Hills, California
www.llcp.com

Cooley Group designs, engineers and manufactures polymer-based industrial textile solutions for a diverse set of OEM fabricators. Cooley Group was founded in 1926 and is based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

J.H. Whitney Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New Canaan, Connecticut
www.whitney.com

Ross-Simons specializes in offering unique and proprietary jewelry designs alongside a deep selection of classics such as diamond tennis bracelets and gold necklaces. The company offers a wide selection of items across a diverse range of price points and is known for mixing materials and colors in unexpected combinations. Factory direct sourcing, a wide assortment of raw materials, and nimble product development produce a compelling value proposition for the consumer. Ross-Simons is based in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Nonantum Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Boston, Massachusetts
www.nonantumcapital.com
Advisor: Goodwin Procter

Quick Fitting is a manufacturer and supplier of connection and fitting devices. The Company’s products provide cost‐effective, simple, and safe solutions for cable pulling and connecting copper, stainless steel, PEX, and CPVC piping in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fire suppression, and other industrial end markets. Quick Fitting was founded in 2004 and is based in East Providence, Rhode Island.

Paceline Equity Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Dallas, Texas
www.pacelineequity.com

Evans Capacitor Co. designs and manufactures high-reliability, power-dense capacitors. Evans Capacitor Company's products provide superior size, weight, power, and reliability specifications, enabling customers to develop next-generation electronic systems for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Evans Capacitor Co. was founded in 1996 and is based in East Providence, Rhode Island.

Arcline Investment Management
Investor
Private Equity Firm
San Francisco, California
www.arcline.com
Advisor: Houlihan Lokey

Westminster Pet Products is a developer and marketer of pet treats, chews and supplies as well as shoe care products. Westminster Pet Products was founded in 1913 and is based in Cumberland, Rhode Island.

AUA Private Equity Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
West Palm Beach, New York
www.auaequity.com
Advisors: McDermott Will & Emery , CohnReznick

Wildtree produces meal solutions for busy families. The products accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions and preferences, including gluten-free, low-sugar, vegetarian, vegan, kosher, and organic options. Wildtree was formed in 1996 and is based in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

Altair Acquisitions
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Frisco, Texas
www.altairacquisitions.com

Leonard Valve is a specialist manufacturer of water temperature-control valves and related systems. It focused on designing and producing thermostatic and digital mixing valves, master mixing systems, emergency eyewash/drench-shower safety valves, and hose assemblies, all aimed at providing safe, tempered water in commercial, institutional, and industrial applications. Leonard Valve was formed in 1913 and is based in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Bessemer Investors
Investor
Family Office
New York, New York
www.bessemerinvestors.com

Daniele produces specialty Italian charcuterie and deli meats, including prosciutto, salame, and snack packs. The company sells to hundreds of club, mass, and grocery customers under the Daniele and Del Duca brands and offers private label products for retailers. Daniele was founded in 1945 and based in Mapleville, Rhode Island.

Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (E2P)
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Chicago, Illinois
www.e2pcapital.com

The Allied Group is a vertically-integrated provider of document management and life science kitting services. The Allied Group was founded in 1946 and is based in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Plexus Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Charlotte, North Carolina
www.plexuscap.com

Compass Group Equity Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
St. Louis, Missouri
www.cgep.com

A.T. Cross is a designer and marketer of branded personal and business accessories, marketed under the Company’s iconic Cross brand name. A.T. Cross was founded in 1846 and is based in Providence, Rhode Island.

Transom Capital Group
Investor
Private Equity Firm
El Segundo, California
www.transomcap.com
Advisors: GreenbergTraurig , Latham & Watkins

Global Value Lighting provides factory-direct, turnkey private-label LED lighting to large retailers. Global Value Lighting was established in 2017 and is based in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

Pegasus Capital Advisors
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Stamford, Connecticut
www.pcalp.com