M&A Deal Summary

Reverence Capital Partners Acquires Sunstar Insurance Group

On July 1, 2024, private equity firm Reverence Capital Partners acquired insurance company Sunstar Insurance Group from BBH Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Reverence Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in the Insurance sector.
  • This is Reverence Capital Partners’ 13th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Reverence Capital Partners’ 2nd transaction in Tennessee.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-07-01
Target Sunstar Insurance Group
Sector Insurance
Buyer(s) Reverence Capital Partners
Sellers(s) BBH Capital Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) Piper Sandler & Co. (Financial)
Bass, Berry & Sims (Legal)

Target

Sunstar Insurance Group

Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Sunstar Insurance Group is a regional insurance brokerage firm, focused on servicing the insurance needs of businesses and individuals in the Southeast and lower Midwest. Sunstar operates through 10 hub offices, with 18 branch offices in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Tennessee. Sunstar Insurance Group was formed in 2012 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Reverence Capital Partners is a specialist private investment firm focused on investing in global, middle-market financial services businesses. Specific areas of interest include insurance, asset/wealth management, depositories, finance, financial technology/payments, and capital markets. The Firm targets control and influence-oriented minority investments and typically collaborates with management to drive long-term success. Reverence Capital Partners was formed in 2013 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 13
Sector (Insurance) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 4 of 4
State (Tennessee) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 13 of 13
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-01 EverBank

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

EverBank provides full-service, nationwide banking and lending services to consumer, commercial and institutional clients through a variety of channels, including online, its Florida-based financial centers and at other business offices throughout the country. EverBank is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-08-15 Transact

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Transact is a provider of campus engagement and payments solutions and a first-mover innovator in NFC mobile credentials, Transact enables institutions to identify and engage students, elevating the student experience through mission-critical transactions. Transact is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Sell $1.5B

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

BBH Capital Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 1.8B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

BBH Capital Partners is a provider of junior capital solutions for lower middle-market companies throughout the US. The Firm looks to invest $10 to $150 million in businesses valued between $20 and $750 million. BBH does not have any sector preferences and seeks to support a variety of transaction situations, including recapitalizations, growth capital financings, and acquisitions. BBH Capital Partners is an affiliate of Brown Brothers Harriman and is headquartered in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 8
Sector (Insurance) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 5 of 5
State (Tennessee) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 8 of 8
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-23 Quest Technology Management

Roseville, California, United States

Quest Technology Management is a technology integrator provides a variety of services, including cybersecurity, managed and cloud services, disaster recovery, infrastructure, and other professional services. Quest Technology Management was founded in 1982 and is based in Roseville, California.

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