Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Oil/Gas Exploration

Gladstone Investment and Xyresic Capital Acquire Rowan Energy

On December 12, 2025, business development company Gladstone Investment and private equity firm Xyresic Capital acquired oil/gas exploration company Rowan Energy

Acquisition Context
  • This is Gladstone Investment’s 1st and Xyresic Capital’s 1st transaction in the Oil/Gas Exploration sector.
  • This is Gladstone Investment’s 31st and Xyresic Capital’s 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Gladstone Investment’s 4th and Xyresic Capital’s 3rd transaction in Texas.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date December 12, 2025
Target Rowan Energy
Sector Oil/Gas Exploration
Buyer(s) Gladstone Investment
Xyresic Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target Company

Rowan Energy

Houston, Texas, United States
Rowan Energy is an oil-and-gas services company specializing in advanced frac sand filtration, completion-equipment deployment and field-operations support. Rowan Energy was founded in 2022 and is based in Houston, Texas.
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Buyers Overview 2

DESCRIPTION

Gladstone Investment Corporation is a business development company focused on partnering with profitable lower middle-market companies in the manufacturing, consumer products, and business services sectors. The Firm looks for profitable businesses throughout the US where it can invest equity/debt capital of up to $75 million. Gladstone Investment Corporation was formed in 2005 and is based in McLean, Virginia.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 32 of 32
Sector: Oil/Gas Exploration 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 17 of 17
State: Texas 4 of 4
Country: United States 31 of 31
Year: 2025 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-07-16 Global Grab

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Global Grab provides perimeter security and hostile vehicle mitigation systems, serving a range of government and commercial organizations. Global Grab was formed in 1994 and is based in Franklin, Tennessee.

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DESCRIPTION

Xyresic Capital is a hands-on private equity firm that looks to invest in and partner with lower middle-market companies. Areas of interest include consumer products, hospitality/leisure, manufacturing, and business services. Xyresic Capital was formed in 2019 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 6 of 6
Sector: Oil/Gas Exploration 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 4 of 4
State: Texas 3 of 3
Country: United States 6 of 6
Year: 2025 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-05-19 Smart Chemical Solutions

Midland, Texas, United States

Smart Chemical Solutions is a chemical services and fluid logistics company primarily focused on the oil & gas industry. Smart Chemical Solutions is involved in bringing talented group of associates together to provide service to customers. Smart Chemical Solutions was founded in 2008 and is based in Midland, Texas.

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