M&A Deal Summary

Truelink Capital Acquires SouthernCarlson

On November 24, 2025, private equity firm Truelink Capital acquired distribution company SouthernCarlson from Kyocera

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Truelink Capital’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Truelink Capital’s 10th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Truelink Capital’s 1st transaction in Nebraska.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-11-24
Target SouthernCarlson
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Truelink Capital
Sellers(s) Kyocera
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

SouthernCarlson

Omaha, Nebraska, United States
SouthernCarlson is a U.S.-based distributor of fastening, construction, industrial, and packaging supplies and tools. The Company supplies a broad portfolio of fasteners (nails, screws, anchors), hand and power tools (nail guns, compressors, staplers, etc.), building materials, packaging equipment, and related industrial supplies to contractors, manufacturers, and industrial clients. It provides services beyond supply including tool servicing and repair, inventory management, vendor-managed inventory, and logistical support tailored for construction sites and industrial customers. SouthernCarlson was established in 1947 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Truelink Capital is a private equity firm focused on partnering with founders and management teams in stable US businesses. Truelink seeks companies in the tech-enabled and industrials sectors that have buy and build opportunities and growth potential. The Firm will consider a variety of investment situations including ownership transitions, growth financings, and carve-outs. Truelink Capital is based in Los Angeles, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 11
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 4 of 4
State: Nebraska M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 10 of 10
Year: 2025 M&A 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-07-01 Zep

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Zep is a manufacturer and marketer of a wide range of high-efficacy maintenance and cleaning solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, and consumer end-markets under well-known and respected brand names. The breadth of the Zep product portfolio provides customized, superior cleaning and maintenance solutions to a broad customer base including manufacturers, food processors and preparers, restaurants, hospitals, schools, municipalities, government organizations, hotels and car washes. Zep was founded in 1937 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Kyocera

Kyoto, Japan

Category Company
Founded 1959
Sector Diversified
Employees77,136
Revenue 2.01T JPY (2025)
DESCRIPTION
Kyocera trade show booth at the 2014 IMTS show in Chicago.
Kyocera trade show booth at the 2014 IMTS show in Chicago.

Kyocera is a multinational conglomerate known for its diverse array of products and services, spanning advanced ceramics and electronic components to office equipment and telecommunications technology. The company leverages its core expertise in fine ceramic technology to innovate across various industries, including solar energy, medical devices, and industrial tools. Kyocera was founded in 1959 and is based in Kyoto, Japan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Nebraska M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-11-12 SLD Laser

Goleta, California, United States

SLD Laser is a technology startup that provides gallium nitride (GaN) based laser light sources. SLD Laser develops, manufactures, and markets innovative laser-based products with high efficiency and luminance for mobility, specialty lighting, consumer, and industrial applications. It has obtained safety certifications from ANSI/UL*2 and IEC*3 for its high-brightness laser light sources and is dedicated to the safe and successful application of laser-based innovations. SLD Laser was founded in 2013 and is based in Goleta, California.

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