M&A Deal Summary

Lion Equity Partners and Graycliff Partners Acquire Global Compression Services

On January 9, 2025, private equity firms Lion Equity Partners and Graycliff Partners acquired distribution company Global Compression Services from Warren Equipment

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Lion Equity Partners’ 1st and Graycliff Partners’ 5th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Lion Equity Partners’ 11th and Graycliff Partners’ 70th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Lion Equity Partners’ 2nd and Graycliff Partners’ 7th transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-01-09
Target Global Compression Services
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Lion Equity Partners
Graycliff Partners
Sellers(s) Warren Equipment
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Global Compression Services

Midland, Texas, United States
Global Compression Services is a global distributor of OEM and aftermarket parts and components for reciprocating natural gas engines and compressors. Global Compression Services is based in Midland, Texas.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Lion Equity Partners

Denver, Colorado, United States

Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Lion Equity Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring small to middle market businesses valued up to $50 million. Lion targets businesses that possess market leadership, established products/services, scalable infrastructure, long-term customer relationships, motivated employees, and growth opportunities. Lion will consider opportunities across the US and Canada. Sectors of interest include business services, manufacturing, software, telecommunications, distribution, healthcare and transportation. Lion Equity Partners was founded in 2007 and has offices in Denver, Colorado and Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 11
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 10 of 10
State (Texas) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 11 of 11
Year (2025) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-02-21 VBX Solutions

Rockville, Maryland, United States

VBX Solutions is a packaging solutions provider that offers a variety of packaging solutions to build optimal brand experiences with a combination of creative, design, account management, production, and program management. VBX Solutions was founded in 2008 and is based in Rockville, Maryland.

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Buyer

Graycliff Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1991
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Graycliff Partners is a private equity firm focused on private equity and mezzanine investments in middle-market companies throughout the US. The Firm's mezzanine practice does not have any sector preferences and looks to invest $10 to $50 million in profitable companies with at least $10 million in revenue. Funds are used to support buyouts, growth needs, divestitures, or consolidations. Graycliff's private equity group looks to acquire middle-market companies in the manufacturing, service, and distribution sectors. The Firm looks for businesses with $10 to $200 million of revenue. Graycliff Partners was established in 1991 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 75 of 75
Sector (Distribution) 5 of 5
Type (Divestiture) 5 of 5
State (Texas) 7 of 7
Country (United States) 70 of 70
Year (2025) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-01-06 Boss Industries

LaPorte, Indiana, United States

Boss Industries is a provider of power take-off (PTO) rotary screw air technology, offering a full line of vehicle-integrated compressors as well as natural gas booster and vapor recovery systems. Boss Industries was founded in 1988 and is based in LaPorte, Indiana.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Warren Equipment

Midland, Texas, United States

Category Company
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

Warren Equipment specializes in commercial food equipment and supplies. Warren Equipment serves various industries, including oil and gas, power generation, construction, and agriculture. Warren Equipment is based in Midland, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Texas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2025) 1 of 1