Business Products and Services Deals for March 2021

Company Name Description Deal Synopsis 80/20 Developer and manufacturer of modular aluminum T-slot The company was acquired by MPE Partners and its aluminum building systems intended for industrial and management through an LBO on March 03, 2021 for an end-market customers. The company develops and undisclosed sum. Antares Capital, Churchill Asset Management facilitates multifunction building systems for automation and Manulife Investment Management provided $82.7 million challenges, robotic support, machine frames, displays, debt financing in the form of a $10 million revolver and a $72.7 changing requirements over time, offering customizable million first lien term loan for the transaction. The company was and scalable solutions that meet client requirements. recapitalized as a result of this transaction.

Access Capital Group Provider of financial services intended for the life and The company was acquired by Integrity Marketing Group, via its health industry. The company uses proprietary financial sponsors Harvest Partners and HGGC, through an LBO valuation methodologies and streamlined processes to on March 2, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. The deal is expected provide insurance agents and agencies with the necessary to provide agents and agencies with necessary flexibility to capital to accelerate both their business and personal monetise their book of business and procure instant capital. objectives. Access Control Related Operator of an electronic security development company. The company was acquired by Triton through an LBO on March Enterprises The company operates as a platform to consolidate 11, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will enable the acquisitions in the electronic security industry. company to invest in innovation and bring leading solutions to customers. Ace Asphalt Operator of a full-service asphalt and concrete The company was acquired by Sunland Asphalt and maintenance company. The company provides parking lot Construction, via its Huron Capital, through an maintenance and repair and comprehensive site LBO on March 8, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. development services for paved and concrete surfaces in five southwestern states of Arizona, Texas, Nevada, New Mexico and Oklahoma. AI Fire Provider of fire and life safety services. The company The company was acquired by Snow Phipps Group through an offers installation, maintenance, inspection, monitoring LBO on March 23, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. and retrofit services for fire alarms, sprinklers, fire extinguishers and other fire suppression systems that comply with all codes, providing worry-free inspections, maintenance and testing programs, in-house repairs and emergency services to its clients.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis Allentech Manufacturer and erector of internal floating roofs and The company was acquired by HMT, via its financial sponsor perimeter seal systems for above-ground storage tanks Tailwind Capital, through an LBO on March 29, 2021 for an and covers for API separator basins. The company offers undisclosed sum. aluminum internal floating roofs, contact and pontoon type roofs, cable suspended units, floating roof seals and separator cover systems with its customers in the oil and gas industry, including oil producers, pipeline companies and for-hire storage terminals.

Alliance Mechanical Services Provider of installation and maintenance services The company was acquired by Tech-24, via its financial sponsors intended for commercial building facilities and food HCI Equity Partners and The Firmament Group, through an LBO service establishments. The company offers preventative on March 1, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. maintenance programs as well as project management and installation services for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, commercial refrigeration and cooking equipment, enabling clients to minimize interruptions and inconvenience to their businesses.

Altaflo Manufacturer of fluoropolymer and fluoroplastic pipes The company was acquired by Pexco, via its financial sponsor and tubes for the aerospace, pharmaceutical, chemical, AEA Investors through an LBO on March 1, 2021 for an energy and electronics industries. The company undisclosed sum. The acquisition significantly expands Pexco's specializes in customized fluid handling solutions for polymer capabilities and technical expertise and brings a challenging applications, including those requiring proprietary suite of after-branded products. additional precision and purity, providing cost-effective products that meet clients' specific requirements.

Ambit Group Provider of business consulting services intended for the The company received an undisclosed amount of development federal market place. The company offers data driven capital from AE Industrial Partners on March 2, 2021. As a part solutions in areas including national security, federal of this transaction, the company received debt financing from science, citizen service and regulatory, enabling Atlantic Union Bank. The financing is intended to be used for government clients to make informed decisions. acquisition of GreenZone Solutions.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis American Achievement Manufacturer and supplier of commemorative jewelry The company was acquired by Cerberus Capital Management, and recognition products for high schools, universities, Onex Falcon and Prudential Private Capital through an LBO on sports organizations and corporations worldwide. The March 22, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. company provides class rings, yearbooks and graduation products such as personalized graduation announcements, name cards, thank you notes, diplomas, mini diplomas, diploma covers, certificates, appreciation gifts, graduation soft goods, caps and gowns.

Anser Advisory Provider of capital program advisory and consulting The company was acquired by Sterling Investment Partners services intended to successfully guide programs and through an LBO on March 11, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. As a projects from concept to closeout. The company offers result of the transaction, the company was recapitalized. consulting services related to engineering, planning, construction-finance and construction to public and private customers across different end markets including transportation, energy, aviation, K-12 and higher education, healthcare and housing, enabling clients to evaluate and overcome challenges and subsequently meet their project objectives. Arete Partners Provider of executive search services intended for venture The company was acquired by Riviera Partners, via its financial capital-backed startups. The company's platform uses sponsors Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors and ROCA Partners, machine learning to identify appropriate candidates for through an LBO on March 10, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. The the roles of vice president, divisional head and director as acquisition will enable the company to build upon its focus on per the startup's specific needs, enabling businesses to seed-to-B stage VC-backed startups. find the right leadership talent.

B.C. MacDonald Distributor of machine tools, coolants and gaging The company was acquired by Concept Machine Tool, via its equipment intended for specialty manufacturers financial sponsor Goldner Hawn, through an LBO on March 5, throughout the Midwest. The company offers a range of 2021 for an undisclosed sum. cutting tools and dimensional gaging products as well as advanced service contracts to customers in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and Illinois, providing businesses with metrology solutions and localized technical support.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis Barnes International Manufacturer of filtration products intended for a variety The company was acquired by Komline-Sanderson, via its of industrial applications. The company offers a range of financial sponsor Glen Echo Capital, through an LBO on March products including coolant filtration systems, drum fabric 24, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. filters, pressure and vacuum filtration systems, grinding and chip-making machines that provide both permanent and disposable media filtration.

Bealine Environmental Services Operator of a non hazardous centralized waste treatment The company was acquired by Circon Environmental, via its facility based in Pasadena, Texas. The company offers financial sponsor Kinderhook Industries, through an LBO on industrial wastewater treatment, material recovery and March 11, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will waste management services, providing the industrial further expand Circon Environmental's capacity and footprint clients with access to continuous treatment of their within the Houston market. contaminated water. Binford Supply Manufacturer and distributor of fences based in Balch The company was acquired by Fencing Supply Group, via its Springs, Texas. The company provides fences and fencing financial sponsor The Sterling Group, through an LBO on March products like chain-link fences, access controls, 2, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. agricultural fences, gates and others to residential and commercial fencing contractors throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado markets. Blair-Duron Restoration Provider of concrete repair, restoration and installation The company was acquired by Crescendo Capital Partners services intended for industrial, commercial, healthcare, through an LBO on March 12, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. university and military facilities. The company specializes in resinous flooring systems, parking deck coating systems, terrazzo flooring, vapor moisture control systems and concrete polishing, helping clients with their flooring needs. Boston Trade International Provider of interior design and procurement services The company was acquired by Vertically Integrated Projects, via intended for the hospitality industry. The company offers its financial sponsor Blackford Capital, through an LBO on March furniture, fixtures & equipment procurement, budgeting 18, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. and project management services to full-service hotels, independent property owners to multi-property franchisees, providing them with customized solutions that meet the specific needs of each project.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis BridgeView - A Division of Provider of finance and administration services to firms The company was acquired by Consero Global Solutions, via its Consero focused on investment and financial management. The financial sponsor Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, through an company offers services including business registration, LBO on March 3, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. local licensing, vendor selection and cloud-based accounting to financial services organizations including and firms as well as hedge funds. Cameron Wire & Cable Distributor of commercial and industrial wire, cable and The company received an undisclosed amount of development related accessories to the renewable energy, building capital from Kinderhook Industries on March 30, 2021. In wire, industrial and utility end markets. The company, support of this transaction, Regions Financial provided debt through its electrical distribution business unit, focuses on financing to the company and the company was recapitalized. copper, aluminum and specialty wire and cable product offerings and services for the electrical distribution market while the renewable energy business unit supplies specialty cable, custom cable kits and customized engineered services, ensuring productivity and profitability. Cascadia Custom Molding Provider of thermoplastic components intended for The company was acquired by Ritus Corporation, via its financial medical, aerospace and consumer goods. The company sponsor Blue Point Capital Partners, through an LBO on March also provides inkjet printing, point of sale packaging, drop 30, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will expand shipment, pad printing and sonic welding. Ritus Corporation's product offerings and geographic footprint into the Pacific Northwest while enhancing manufacturing capabilities and diversifying end markets served.

Catcon Group Provider of property restoration and damage control The company was acquired by Blackmon Mooring, via its services intended for multifamily, commercial and financial sponsor AEA Investors, through an LBO on March 16, industrial properties. The company offers contracting, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. renovations, clean-up and construction-defect repairs with an intention to make the restoration and reconstruction as seamless and stress-free as possible with services all across the United States.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis Central Analysis Bureau Provider of risk assessment and data services intended for The company was acquired by Randall-Reilly, via its financial the transportation insurance industry. The company sponsors Aurora Capital Group and The Cambria Group, through utilizes a complex system for rating, tracking and an LBO on March 4, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. analyzing motor carrier's financial and safety strength, enabling insurance carriers and agents to make better, more informed decisions. Chirisa Investments (Chicago A 105,682 square-feet data center facility in Chicago, The data center of Chirisa Investments was acquired by Data Center) Illinois. The asset consists of over 30,000-square-feet of Landmark Dividend, via its financial sponsor American white space and more than 2.4-megawatt of critical load. Infrastructure Funds, on March 4, 2021 for an undisclosed sum

Chris Glynn's Tree Experts Provider of tree care services intended to keep properties The company was acquired by SavATree, via its financial beautiful, safe and protected. The company offers a range sponsor CI Capital Partners, through an LBO on March 15, 2021 of services including tree pruning, removal, stump for an undisclosed sum. grinding as well as general landscaping to customers.

Ciro's Sewer Cleaning Provider of sewer cleaning and inspection services to The company was acquired by Liquid Environmental Solutions, residential, commercial, industrial and municipal via its financial sponsors Audax Group and Diverse Communities customers. The company provides liquid waste Impact Fund, through an LBO on March 11, 2021 for an management, sewer and drain cleaning, inspection and undisclosed sum. repair services throughout the State of Ohio. CivilTech Engineering Provider of civil and transportation engineering consulting The company was acquired by Woolpert, via its financial services intended for local, state and federal clients. The sponsors Long Point Capital, Stags Participations and TriSpan, company uses its expertise to advise clients on public through an LBO on March 3, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. infrastructure projects including highways, roads, bridges, stormwater drainage systems, flood control facilities, water and wastewater systems and airports.

Cleanstreet Provider of street sweeping services intended to maintain The company was acquired by Sweeping Corporation of cleanliness. The company provides M]municipal street America, via its financial sponsor Warburg Pincus, through an sweeping, stormwater system cleaning, business LBO on March 4, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. improvement services, concrete scrubbing, special event clean-up, construction sweeping, grease removal to California municipalities, private contractors, and commercial properties.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis Colony Capital (Hospitality Six hospitality business portfolios in Los Angeles, The Hospitality Business Portfolio of Colony Capital was Business Portfolio) California. The six portfolios consist of 22,676 rooms acquired by Cerberus Capital Management and Highgate Hotels across 197 hotel properties. through a $2.8 billion LBO on March 25, 2021. Colson Group Manufacturer and distributor of caster and wheel The company was acquired by Blue Wolf Capital Partners products based in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. The through a $230 million LBO on March 1, 2021. The transaction company engages in producing innovative caster and was supported by $170 million of debt financing in the form of a wheel products in its facilities as well as provides fulfills senior secured credit facility from MidCap Financial. needs, enabling businesses to receive a robust product offering and making the businesses efficient and profitable. Confidential Communications Provider of medical record retrieval and deposition The company was acquired by Lexitas, via its financial sponsor International services intended for law firms, insurance companies and Apax Partners, through an LBO on March 16, 2021 for an corporations. The company offers records retrieval, court undisclosed sum. reporting and process services and acts as a disinterested third party, providing both plaintiff and defense counsel with litigation support. Construction Services Company Provider of loss assessment services intended for the The company was acquired by Sedgwick Claims Management construction consulting industry. The company offers Services, via its financial sponsors Ardian, Caisse de dépôt et perspective and level of communication, physical placement du Québec, Stone Point Capital and The Carlyle research of records and provides detailed information Group, through an LBO on March 2, 2021 for an undisclosed focusing on the varied needs of the claims industry. sum. Control Works Provider of building control system services to the The company was acquired by Reedy Industries, via its financial commercial and industrial market spaces. The company's sponsor Audax Group, through an LBO on March 4, 2021 for an experienced technicians offer design, installation and undisclosed sum. The acquisition will allow Reedy Industries to servicing of building automation solutions (BAS) to expand into the Madison metropolitan region by increasing its customers across Madison. building automation and controls prowess.

Cosgrove Enterprises Supplier of janitorial, sanitary and cleaning products The company was acquired by Imperial Dade, via its financial based in Miami Lakes, Florida. The company offers a wide sponsor Bain Capital, through an LBO on March 12, 2021 for an variety of sanitary, janitorial products, enabling customers undisclosed sum. with quick and easy availability of products.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis DFS Marketing Provider of insurance marketing services to finance The company was acquired by AmeriLife Group, via its financial professionals and insurance agents. The company sponsors Thomas H. Lee Partners and Waterfield Group, leverages a robust sales training platform to help through an LBO on March 2, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. independent agents improve their sales performance through the distribution of fixed index annuities to pre- retirees, baby boomers and seniors, enabling them to grow their business. Digital Signage Expo Operator of a trade show dedicated to digital signage, The company, a business unit of Exponation, was acquired by interactive technology, and Out-of-Home (OOH) Questex, via its financial sponsor MidOcean Partners, through networks. The company's expo allows attendees to an LBO on March 25, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. explore every aspect of digital and interactive display, from concept and design to content and analytics, while also offering educational conferences, enabling clients to transform their business communication, customer engagement and brand experiences. Duer Carolina Coil Manufacturer of coil springs intended to meet the most The company was acquired by MW Industries, via its financial exacting requirements and needs of customers in every sponsor American Securities, through an LBO on March 26, line of manufacturing. The company offers hot and cold 2021 for an undisclosed sum. wound springs in configurations such as compression, extension, torsion, pigtail, conical and variable pitch which are processed through computerized load testing equipment, intended for application in valves and actuators, mining and construction, automotive, military, heavy-duty truck suspension and agriculture industry.

Duquette Refrigeration Provider of superior HVACR service and installations for The company was acquired by Coolsys, via its financial sponsor supermarkets, convenience stores, refrigerated Ares Private Equity Group, through an LBO on March 31, 2021 warehouses, manufacturing, commercial office and retail for an undisclosed sum. customers. The company provides rack systems, display cases, self-contained cases, walk-in coolers, warehouse refrigeration, ice-making equipment and process cooling.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis E3 Outsource Provider of outsourced employee benefits management The company was acquired by Alera Group, via its financial and technology services intended for handling the HR sponsors Genstar Capital and The Carlyle Group, through an LBO needs of a workforce. The company offers open on March 1, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition enrollment, claims, benefit coaching and guidance in provides enhanced employee benefits services to Alera Group evidence of insurability, enabling employees to make clients in more than 100 locations throughout the country. educated decisions regarding their benefits choices and alleviating the burden from the HR team.

Eastern Pipe Service Provider of sewer pipe inspection and pipeline inspection The company was acquired by Wind River Environmental, via its services based in New Hampshire, United States. The financial sponsor Gryphon Investors, through an LBO on March company provides sewer and drain pipeline cleaning, 3, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. catch basin cleaning, hydro-excavation, sewer evaluation and maintenance services.

EBS Healthcare provider of clinic, school and home-based behavioral and The company was acquired by Stepping Stones Group, via its therapeutic services to children with autism, special financial sponsors Five Arrows Capital Partners and Florac, needs and developmental/behavior issues. The company through an LBO on March 15, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. offers education programs in the fields of audiology, Madison Capital Funding LLC provided debt financing to behavior and ABA therapy, occupational therapy, Stepping Stones Group for the transaction. paraprofessional, physical therapy, psychology, school nurse, speech-language pathology and teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing, enabling therapists and special educators to meet their educational needs.

Enginetics Aerospace Manufacturer of metal-formed components for the The company, a subsidiary of Standex International, was aviation market. The company designs and builds acquired by Enjet Aero, via its financial sponsor VantEdge complex, 3-D formed components and welded assemblies Partners, through a $11.5 million LBO on March 31, 2021. commercial-grade and military aircraft engines.

Eurekanomics Provider of litigation services based in El Cerrito. The The company was acquired by Intensity, via its financial sponsor company offers services focused on economics, finance, Tide Rock Holdings, through an LBO on March 16, 2021 for an damages and valuations to clients. undisclosed sum.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis Fire Alarm Services Provider of fire protection services covering the regions of The company was acquired by Pye Barker Fire & Safety, via its Denver Metropolitan, Northern Colorado, the central and financial sponsor Leonard Green & Partners, through an LBO on plains areas and the rocky mountains. The company offers March 5, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. a range of services including system monitoring, fire sprinkler services, pressurization systems testing, security systems maintenance as well as electrical services to customers.

Flanders (US) Manufacturer of electrical motor, automation systems The company was acquired by Center Rock Capital Partners and components for mining, mills, general industrial, through an LBO on March 1, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. power and utilities, oil & gas and marine industry. The company specializes in engineering, manufacturing and servicing large electrical rotating equipment and systems as well as offers advanced controls and software for heavy machines. FocusVision Worldwide Provider of qualitative and quantitative technology The company was acquired by Confirmit, via its financial services to the market research industry. The company sponsors Zobito and Verdane, through a $365 million LBO on offers survey and customer insights software for March 09, 2021. Antares Capital, BMO Capital Markets, HSBC qualitative and quantitative research from online surveys Bank provided $4.3 million incremental first lien term loan in to test brand and product awareness, webcam interviews support of this transaction. and focus groups to uncover the motivations and emotions behind a person's opinions and behaviors, through to understanding how products and causes impact a consumer's lifestyle via social-media styled online communities, online bulletin boards, video diaries, point-of-sale display and concept testing.

GE Additive (Three Electron Three electron beam printer. The three printers of General Electric were acquired by Sintavia, Beam Printers) via its financial sponsor Neff Capital Management, through an LBO on March 2, 2021 for an undisclosed sum.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis Glass Lewis Provider of global governance services intended to The company was acquired by Peloton Capital Management and streamline proxy voting and engagement processes. The Mr. Stephen Smith through an LBO on March 16, 2021 for an company is focused on providing corporate governance undisclosed sum. and proxy vote management to deliver transparency and efficiency to investments, operations and compliance teams, enabling institutional investors to understand and connect with the companies in which they invest.

Global Eagle Global Eagle Entertainment Inc provides content, The company was acquired by Apollo Global Management, connectivity, and digital media solutions for the travel Arbour Lane Capital Management, BlackRock, Mudrick Capital industry worldwide. It operates in two segments, Media Management, Eaton Vance and Sound Point Capital and Content, and Connectivity. The Media and Content Management through a $675 million LBO on March 23, 2021. As buys, produces, manages, distributes, and provides post- a result of the proposed transaction, the company will reduce production services and wholly-owned and licensed its total debt by approximately $475 million and obtain media content, video and music programming, significant additional liquidity. advertising, applications, and video games for and to the airline, maritime, and other away from home non- theatrical markets. Its Connectivity segment provides satellite-based connectivity services to enterprise and government customers in the aviation, maritime, and land vertical markets. The company derives maximum revenue from Connectivity segment and geographically from Asia and Middle East.

Hammer Packaging Manufacturer of package printing and decoration The company was acquired by Fort Dearborn, via its financial products for food and beverage, household, personal sponsor Advent International, through an LBO on March 2, 2021 care, wine and spirits brands. The company offers for an undisclosed sum. products including cut and stack, in-mold, pressure sensitive, roll-fed and shrink sleeve labels and flexible package printing products. Hy-Tek Holdings Provider of material handling services based in Columbus. The companies was acquired by Dunes Point Capital through an The company offers automation integration and handling LBO on March 24, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. The debt for system solutions to clients across e-commerce, third- the transaction was provided by M&T Bank. party logistics and parcel markets.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis In2Food Gourmet Distributor of food products intended to serve the The company was acquired by IRCA Group, via its financial American pastry market. The company distributes sponsors DVR Capital and The Carlyle Group, through an LBO on European premium brand products cake, chocolate, March 12, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. crepes, pastry creams, tart shells, silicon mats and decorative toppings. Inici Group Provider of project management and owner's The company was acquired by Cumming Group, via its financial representation services to public and private clients in the sponsors Tailwind Capital, Audax Group and Hartford healthcare, research, justice, sports, academic, Investment Management Company, through an LBO on March commercial and hospitality sectors. The company offers a 5, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. full range of services that guide projects from concept and design through construction and occupancy, enabling clients to reduce operational costs.

Innovative Marking Systems Provider of roadway marking and maintenance services The company was acquired by RoadSafe Traffic Systems, via its across the western United States. The company offers financial sponsors Aperion Management and ORIX Capital highway striping and removal, epoxy and waterborne Partners, through an LBO on March 8, 2021 for an undisclosed paint pavement markings and sign installation. sum. The acquisition will further establish RoadSafe Traffic Systems' position in the Mountain West region and facilitate its expansion into the Utah market. Instructional Technologies Provider of online training and learning management The company was acquired by SambaSafety, via its financial system software to transportation and logistics sponsors HarbourVest Partners and ABRY Partners, through an companies. The company offers flexible lesson LBO on March 19, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. methodologies and training content and 3D animations that improve retention, ensure subject matter mastery and lower the total cost of training, enabling companies to reduce crashes, develop and retain drivers and reduce liability related to employees and contractors behind the wheel. INW Innovations in Nutrition + Manufacturer of dietary supplements, sports nutrition The company was acquired by Cornell Capital and its Wellness and personal care products. The company provides management through an LBO on March 29, 2021 for an contract manufacturing, product development and undisclosed sum. Through this transaction Cornell Capital is also formulation using a highly automated process with providing funding for the acquisition of Bee Health. variable size and product delivery capabilities, providing clients a one-stop-shop for all contract manufacturing needs.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis Jason Jones Trucking Provider of trucking, logistics and repair services intended The company was acquired by PS Logistics, via its financial to deliver goods all across the eastern United States. The sponsor , through an LBO on March 1, 2021 company specializes in the transport of flatbed shipping, for an undisclosed sum. The funds will be used for increasing general freight, including drywall gypsum, lumber and company's trucking capacity, service offerings and economies of brick, heavy-duty truck and tire repair, providing scale. customers with safe and prompt delivery of their goods.

JG Advisory Services Provider of compliance consulting services to the The company was acquired by Foreside Financial Group, via its investment adviser community, specifically designed for financial sponsor Lovell Minnick Partners, through an LBO on hedge and private equity funds. The company specializes March 9, 2021. in compliance services for any group or fund size as well as litigation support, compliance technology development, ancillary projects and hedge fund marketing, providing customized support to advisers that enables them to maximize their business' potential.

John F. Watson and Company Provider of land surveying and land development services The company was acquired by Surveying and Mapping, via its in Texas. The company's services include land mapping, financial sponsor Austin Ventures, through an LBO on March 8, geographical information systems (GIS) services and 2021 for an undisclosed sum. general development-related consulting, providing pre- development work, planning assistance and project analysis in the renewable energy sector and the oil and gas sector as well as other related municipal, industrial and commercial related sectors. Jordan & Jordan (Market Data Provider of reporting and related services intended for The business division of Jordan and Jordan was acquired by TRG Reporting) compliance with licensing, provisioning, distribution and Screen, via its financial sponsor Pamlico Capital, through an LBO reporting policies. The company offers a range of services on March 3, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. including exchange and vendor reporting, audit and compliance support as well as documentation support services to businesses.

Joy's Johns Provider of portable restroom services for construction The company was acquired by Lakeshore Recycling Systems, via and demolition sites as well as sporting events. The its financial sponsors MapleWood Partners and company offers a range of restrooms and accessories Growth Equity, through an LBO on March 31, 2021 for an including luxury trailers, storage tanks and event undisclosed sum. restrooms to customers.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis Kerkstra Precast Manufacturer of precast and prestressed concrete The company was acquired by Fabcon Precast, via its financial products intends to serve the industrial, commercial, sponsor Solace Capital Partners, through an LBO on March 31, residential and infrastructure markets. The company's 2021 for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition strengthens product offering includes structural and architectural wall Fabcon's position in the precast market with seven panels, hollow-core planks, beams, columns, double tees, manufacturing locations in Minnesota, Michigan, Kansas, Ohio, stairs and other specialty products, serving all across the Pennsylvania and New York. Midwest. Kestrel Health Information Publisher of sourcebook for wound care clinicians, The company was acquired by HMP Global, via its financial academics and other medical professionals. The company sponsor Susquehanna Growth Equity, through an LBO on March is a virtual conference producer, content provider and 23, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. also provides marketing services specializing in the wound care market and medical device marketing.

Kleensweep Construction Provider of collection and recycling services based in The business unit of Kleensweep Construction Services, was Services (Collection and Recycling Milton, Washington. The business unit offers service lines acquired by DTG Recycling Group, via its financial sponsor Business Division) and fleet assets for the collection and transportation of Clairvest Group, through an LBO on March 29, 2021 for an recyclables to clients in the southeast Seattle undisclosed sum. The acquisition will help DTG Recycling Group metropolitan region. establish itself in one of Seattle's regions where it has a limited presence. L&G Environmental Operator of a non-hazardous liquid waste processing The company was acquired by American Allwaste, via its facility. The company's facility helps process liquid waste financial sponsor NewHold Enterprises, through an LBO on that will be sent to the composting operations for March 8, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. beneficial reuse. Label Graphics Manufacturing Provider of labeling and printing services intended to The company was acquired by Overnight Labels, via its financial serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetics, sponsor Dunes Point Capital, through an LBO on March 31, 2021 beauty and other markets. The company manufactures for an undisclosed sum. custom pressure-sensitive labels and shrink sleeves, helping businesses with their label printing needs.

Leaderboard Branding Provider of naming and branding services intended for The company was acquired by Fingerpaint, via its financial healthcare, biopharma, consumer and B2B companies. sponsors Knox Lane and Apollo Investment, through an LBO on The company offers a detailed brand development March 23, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. roadmap, strategic insights, relationship management, design and drug safety to clients.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis LifeProtection Sprinkler Provider of life safety services for warehouses, industrial, The company was acquired by Pye Barker Fire & Safety, via its commercial, retail and residential properties. The financial sponsor Leonard Green & Partners, through an LBO on company's technicians specialize in wet, dry, preaction, March 26, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition deluge and fire pumps, offering inspection, service and expands Pye Barker Fire & Safety's presence in Dallas. installation of fire sprinkler and alarm systems.

LockeyUSA Manufacturer of keyless door and gate security products The company was acquired by Nationwide Industries, via its intended for commercial and residential applications. The financial sponsors Harbour Group and Manulife Investment company's products include keyless locks, hydraulic gate- Management, through an LBO on March 1, 2021 for an closing hardware and panic hardware, providing home undisclosed amount. and business owners with security and convenience.

Lojack (North American Stolen Provider of tracking and recovery systems in North The North American Stolen vehicle recovery business of Lojack, Vehicle Recovery Business) America. was acquired by Spireon, via its financial sponsor Greenbriar Equity Group, through an LBO on March 16, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. Mashburn Outdoor Provider of outdoor advertising services in the United The company was acquired by Stacker Holdings through an LBO States. The company operates digital and traditional on March 12, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. The funding will be billboards, working with local, regional as well as national used to support future acquisitions. advertisers. Midwest Keyless Distributor of replacement automotive remotes, The company was acquired by Automotive Keys Group, via its transponder keys and locksmith tools for locksmiths and financial sponsor Kinderhook Industries, through an LBO on automotive professionals throughout the United States March 23, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition and Canada. The company remanufactures and supplies magnifies Automotive Keys Group's presence in the wholesale new and refurbished replacement original equipment and locksmith sales channels and adds an experienced and manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket keyless entry committed team to the organization. The company's remotes and keys as well as key-cutting and programming differentiated procurement model and customer service equipment, providing technical support and ongoing processes will be leveraged across the broader Automotive Keys education through its on-staff experts and training Group platform. seminars on programming and key-cutting equipment that improve locksmith education and proficiency.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis Morningside Translations Provider of comprehensive translation services intended The company was acquired by Questel, via its financial sponsors to offer linguists and legal experts in over 100 languages Eurazeo, IK Investment Partners and RAISE, through an LBO on and dialects. The company's services include deposition, March 24, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. document management, filing, voiceovers, subtitling, interpretation services and website translation, enabling life sciences, legal, consumer products, energy, electronics, media and entertainment industries to meet their language and multimedia services.

Morris Light & Sound Provider of lighting and sound solutions. The company The company was acquired by Solotech, via its financial offers light and sound experiences for multi-stage sponsors Siparex Group, Claridge, Investissement Québec and festivals, conferences, stadiums, houses of worship and Desjardins Capital, through an LBO on March 3, 2021. This businesses, providing audio-visual environments tailored acquisition was made to strengthen Solotech's live productions to the client's goals. and systems integration divisions in the US and to expand its inventory. New England Label Provider of printing services. The company specializes in The company was acquired by Resource Label Group, via its labeling services, digital printing, flexographic printing, financial sponsors First Atlantic Capital and TPG Growth, silkscreen printing and document printing. through an LBO on March 8, 2021. NielsenIQ Provider of retail and consumer data platform intended The company, a subsidiary of The Nielsen Company (NYSE: for retailers and manufacturers. The company offers data NLSN), was acquired by Advent International and Mr. James and builds tools that use predictive models to turn market Peck through a $2.7 billion LBO on March 5, 2021. As a part of observations into business decisions and winning the transaction, $1.845 billion debt financing in the form of solutions and these data and insights provide the revolving credit line and term loan B was provided by Bank of essential foundation that makes markets possible in the America, Capital One Financial, UBS Investment Bank, , rapidly evolving world of commerce, enabling better AG, HSBC, RBC Capital Markets, MUFG and Wells innovation, faster delivery, and bolder decision-making. Fargo.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis nuCloud Provider of interactive campus map and tour software The company was acquired by Modern Campus, via its financial service for college students. The company provides a sponsors Saratoga Investment and The Riverside Company, software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based application that allows through an LBO on March 23, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. The users to navigate and click through the map on a touch acquisition allows Modern Campus to improve the student device as well as to upload icons, photos, videos, experience and deliver a personalized learner-to-earner panoramas and audio files to associate with their points journey. of interest on campus, enabling education institutions to build interactive maps and virtual tours that make it easy for students to experience the campus of their choice in a unique way. Oasis Materials Manufacturer of ceramic heaters used in semiconductor, The company was acquired by Fralock, via its financial sponsor medical, defense and aerospace applications. The Arsenal Capital Partners, through an LBO on March 9, 2021 for company's products include stainless steel and glass an undisclosed sum. This acquisition will enable Fralock Holdings heaters, ultra-thin flexible zirconia, thin-film circuits and to incorporate the company's technology into its existing suite wafer heaters. of products to offer a wider variety of solutions for customers seeking cost-competitive ways to augment precision thermal management in critical applications.

Ortega Group Provider of consulting services intended to serve Amazon The company was acquired by Tinuiti, via its financial sponsors sellers and vendors. The company offers a range of New Mountain Capital and Capital Southwest, through an LBO services including strategic retail operations, A9 search on March 17, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will optimization, negotiating vendor contracts and trade enable the company to deepen its expertise in marketplaces terms, content optimization and catalog evergreening, and retail media and to expand its services globally. product white space analysis, demand forecasting and product launches, helping clients with retail strategies that meet their business needs. Pacific Sweeping Provider of street sweeping services throughout Southern The company was acquired by Sweeping Corporation of California counties of San Diego, Orange, San Bernardino America, via its financial sponsor Warburg Pincus, through an and Riverside. The company offers a range of services LBO on March 4, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. including municipal street sweeping, parking lot sweeping, power washing services as well as fugitive dust control services to municipalities, commercial businesses and general contractors.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis Packard Distributor and supplier of HVACR (heating, ventilation, The company was acquired by DiversiTech, via its financial air conditioning and refrigeration) motors and parts. The sponsor Permira, through an LBO on March 5, 2021 for an company specializes in offering a variety of compressors, undisclosed sum. draft inducers, air handling equipment like blower wheels and metal fan blades, electrical components like capacitors, contactors along with accessories like mounting brakes and shaft adapters to its clients.

PDC Machines Designer and manufacturer of specialty gas compression The company received an undisclosed amount of development systems for hydrogen energy applications worldwide. The capital from Arcline Investment Management on March 23, company engages in the design and engineering of basic- 2021. As a result of the transaction, the company was to fully-instrumented leak-free, non-contaminating recapitalized. reciprocating diaphragm gas compression systems in accordance with customer specifications for automobiles, bus and material handling fueling market, enabling clients to increase their engineering efficiency, shorten the delivery cycle and comply with domestic and international codes.

Pelco Products Manufacturer and supplier of traffic and utility hardware The company was acquired by River Associates Investments based in Oklahoma, United States. The company's through an LBO on March 17, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. products include traffic signal hardware, utility products Financing for this transaction was provided by Madison Capital and decorative outdoor lighting. Funding and Northstar Mezzanine Partners to support hte transaction. Pioneer Well Services Provider of well service rigs and packages intended for The company, a subsidiary of Pioneer Natural Resources, was workover or completion operations and construction acquired by Argonaut Private Equity, through an LBO on March services sector. The company offers fluid transfer, hot 22, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. oiling, frac tank rental, well site construction, fishing packages and heavy machinery in Permian Basin.

PLTFRMR Provider of marketing, advertisement and brand The company was acquired by VICE Media, via its financial management services intended for startups and large sponsors Lupa Systems and TPG, through an LBO on March 30, corporations. The company specializes in defining, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. designing and developing brand marketing platforms for new and existing companies.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis PRGX Global PRGX Global Inc is engaged in providing recovery audit The company was acquired by Ardian through an estimated and spends analytics service. Its services include recovery $195 million public-to-private LBO on March 4, 2021. audit, spend analytics and supplier information management services. The company conducts its operations through three reportable segments: Recovery Audit Services - Americas, Recovery Audit Services - Europe/Asia-Pacific and Adjacent Services. The Recovery Audit Services - Americas segment are the largest segment in terms of clients served and revenue generated. The Recovery Audit Services - Europe/Asia- Pacific segment represents recovery audit services provided in Europe, Asia, and the Pacific region. Adjacent Services offerings are generally provided to clients on a global basis. The vast majority of the firm's revenue comes from recovery audit.

Pro-Tek Mechanical Provider of maintenance services intended for industrial, The company was acquired by Reedy Industries, via its financial commercial, and residential customers. The company sponsor Audax Group, through an LBO on March 16, 2021 for an offers to maintain, install and repair mechanical devices undisclosed sum. With this acquisition, Reedy Industries will such as heating or air conditioning systems, energy-saving expand its market share in the Chicago metropolitan region by thermostats, air filtration and humidification products as maintaining focus on their core end markets - industrial and well as piping systems for lab equipment, distribution pharmaceutical/labs customers. panels, dry coolers, washers and chillers, ensuring its clients improved efficiency and lower costs.

Public Label Provider of marketing services intended to help brands The companies, subsidiaries of Match Marketing Group, were recognize and align with consumer motivations and acquired by Innovatus Capital Partners through an LBO on cultural movements. The company identifies and March 17, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. harnesses cultural trends by tapping into what people already believe in to build stronger brand affinity and loyalty, enabling clients to accelerate brand growth.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis PWS Laundry Distributor of commercial laundry equipment and parts The company was acquired by Alliance Laundry Systems, via its based in California, United States. The company provides financial sponsors BDT Capital Partners, Torreal and Ontario laundromats for sale, laundry equipment for sale, laundry Teachers' Pension Plan, through an LBO on March 1, 2021 for an services, laundry parts and supplies, home laundry undisclosed sum. equipment, multi-housing equipment. Rabco Enterprises Provider of self-storage design options and different types The company was acquired by Mako Steel, via its financial of steel buildings, including agricultural steel buildings, sponsor New State Capital Partners, through an LBO on March airplane hangars and sports facilities intended for 17, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. maximizing site utilization for the best possible return on self-storage investment. The company provides expert site planning, unit/mix analysis, installation and customization options for roof systems, insulation and framing systems, offering customers quality, flexibility, versatility and minimized self-storage development costs.

Registry Monitoring Insurance Provider of insurance monitoring and compliance services The company was acquired by Truckstop.com, via its financial Services intended for brokers, third-party logistics and shippers. sponsors Golub Capital BDC and ICONIQ Capital, through an LBO The company provides collecting and monitoring on March 22, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will insurance certificates and manages compliance rules as give Truckstop.com carrier onboarding and insurance well as offers customized tools to manage and track monitoring and solidifying its leadership in providing solutions carriers, vendors, suppliers, tenants and contractors, that strengthen broker, shipper and carrier relationships. enabling its clients to reduce risk, cut costs, eliminate paperwork and automate the registration and compliance process. Rocky Mountain Construction Distributor and wholesaler of insulation and related The company was acquired by Specialty Products & Insulation, Wholesale building materials based in Colorado, United States. The via its financial sponsor Dunes Point Capital, through an LBO on company provides fiberglass insulation, blowing wool, March 4, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. spray foam insulation. S&S Activewear Distributor of premium wholesale apparel and accessories The company was acquired by Clayton and Dubilier & Rice and based in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The company specializes in its management through an LBO on March 11, 2021 for an retail sales of blank sportswear, corporate apparel and undisclosed sum. The transaction was financed by a $625 accessories, including T-shirts, fleece, sweatshirts, million second lien term loan, a $175 million term loan B and a headwear, athletics and outerwear sourced from variety $225 million asset-based revolver, from a Barclays, Deutsche of brands. Bank, BMO, , Natixix, Truist and Keybank.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis SEI Group Provider of residential building products installation The company was acquired by Quad-C Management through an services based in Doraville, Georgia. The company LBO on March 15, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. engages in offering a diverse range of products including insulation, gutters, garage doors, fireplaces, house wrap, door hardware and mailboxes, enabling builders and general contractors to residential construction markets in Atlanta to receive reliable services.

Southern Truck Center Provider of truck and trailer repair and maintenance The company was acquired by FleetPride, via its financial service. The company specializes in offering a range of sponsors TPG Growth, American Securities and ACE & Company, services including electronic diagnostics, transmission through an LBO on March 31, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. repair, wheel alignment, fleet refurb, engine rebuild and roadside services, helping the drivers to get back to the road as soon as possible. SS Industries Manufacturer of building products and materials for the The company was acquired by The Marwin Company, via its homeowner, contractor and professional stair customers. financial sponsors Validor Capital and Tecum Capital, through an The company offers materials including spiral stairs, LBO on March 30, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. The deal leads straight stairs and barn doors to clients. to further diversifying The Marwin Company's product offering and expanding its distribution capabilities with a direct-to- consumer ("DTC") model. System One Holdings Provider of professional staffing services in the U.S. The The company was acquired by GFI Energy Group through an LBO company provides staffing and technical outsourcing on March 2, 2021, for an undisclosed sum. In support of the services to clients in the energy, engineering healthcare transaction, Truist, MUFG Union Bank, and Stifel Financial and scientific sectors. It also offers a technology platform provided $335 million of debt financing in the form of a $45 that provides vendor management system functionality million revolving credit line and a $290 million term loan B. needed to standardize workflows for key hiring processes.

Terra Group Corporation Developer and manufacturer of water purification The company was acquired by HDT Global, via its financial systems intended for military field applications. The sponsor Charlesbank Capital Partners, through an LBO on March company offers portable, tactical and emergency water 8, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. purification, storage as well as distribution systems for disasters and Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) decontaminations, enabling rapid response, remote locations and expeditionary teams to provide potable water and sanitation support.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis Tessendorf Mechanical Services Provider of mechanical services intended to install and The company was acquired by Reedy Industries, via its financial repair commercial, industrial and residential mechanical sponsor Audax Group, through an LBO on March 3, 2021. systems. The company employs expert technicians to troubleshoot, service and replace complex mechanical systems, preventing problems before they occur and maintaining systems at a low cost.

The Young Engineers Manufacturer of aircraft and aerospace hardware The company was acquired by Novaria Group, via its financial products based in California. The company's product sponsor Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, through an LBO on March 9, range consists of various industry-standard and 2021 for an undisclosed sum. proprietary potted-in, mechanically attached, floating nut and floor panel fasteners, along with rivet inserts, tensile fasteners and installation tooling for industrial use.

Triatomic Environmental Provider of indoor air quality products based in Florida, The company was acquired by DiversiTech, via its financial United States. The company specializes in indoor air sponsor Permira, through an LBO on March 24, 2021 for an quality, clean air technology, blue-tube UV, and undisclosed sum. ultraviolet germicidal irradiation products. TricorBraun Distributor of packaging products in North America. The The company was acquired by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan company provides packaging products ranging from and Ares Management through an LBO on March 3, 2021 for an plastic and glass containers, closures, dispensers, to tubes undisclosed sum. Credit Suisse, Antares Capital, Nomura and flexibles across a wide array of customer end Securities, UBS Securities, Alcentra, Anchorage Capital, Audax, markets, as well as offers services in package design, Barings, Canyon Partners, Carlyle, CBAM, CVC, Eaton Vance, engineering and development, global sourcing and Golub Capital and other lenders provided $1.447 billion debt logistics management. financing in the form of a $1.067 billion first lien term loan B, a $140 million asset based revolver, a $240 million first lien delayed drawn term loan and a $343 million second lien term loan in support of this transaction. Triple T Pipe & Supply Distributor of waterworks products located in Lubbock, The company was acquired by Core & Main, via its financial Texas. The company offers pipe, valves, hydrants, fittings sponsor Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, through an LBO on March 1, and other related products to contractors for any size job 2021 for an undisclosed sum. sourced from quality manufacturers.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis Truist (BB&T Recordkeeping Provider of recordkeeping business services based in The BB&T recordkeeping retirement business of Truist was Retirement Business) Charlotte, North Carolina. acquired by Ascensus, via its financial sponsors Genstar Capital, Atlas Merchant Capital, Aquiline Capital Partners and Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), through an LBO on March 3, 2021 for an undisclosed sum.

U.S. Nursing Provider of nurse staffing services. The company staffs The company was acquired by Cornell Capital and Trilantic and helps to avert nursing labor disputes nationwide and North America through an LBO on March 5, 2021 for an staffing services including staffing job actions, traveling undisclosed sum. healthcare and per diem on-site registry to the healthcare industry. Ultco Distributor of specialty seafood dedicated to bringing a The company was acquired by Milarex, via its financial sponsor sustainable and traceable approach to high growth areas Summa Equity, through an LBO on March 15, 2021 for an of the seafood industry. The company primarily focuses undisclosed sum. on responsibly ocean raised and wild harvested species and caters to clients ranging from high end natural food retailers and white tablecloth restaurants to business class airline service and fast casual dining, providing them with quality, clean label seafood products in new and accessible formats. United Infrastructure Group Provider of construction services for multiple sectors The company received a $20 million of development capital including environment, facilities, the federal government, from AAVIN Private Equity and management on March 22, safety, infrastructure, transportation and real estate. The 2021. The financing is intended to be used for acquisition of company offers services including bridge rehabilitation, Carolina Marine Structures. The company also received senior replacement, and new construction of the marine, debt financing for the transaction. interstate, interchange, and secondary road bridges, interstate widening, repair, and construction, site grading, paving, resurfacing for the clients.

Universal Lighting Technologies Manufacturer and distributor of LED lighting solutions for The company, a subsidiary of Panasonic, was acquired by Atar the commercial market. The company offers easy-to- Capital through an LBO on March 17, 2021 for an undisclosed install centralized and decentralized digital lighting sum. Debt financing for the transaction was provided by FGI control systems, dimming ballasts and controls, compact Worldwide. fluorescent ballasts, electronic and magnetic ballasts for fluorescent and high-intensity discharge lighting throughout North America.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis Venture Development Center Provider of advisory services in the areas of data The company was acquired by Stirista, via its financial sponsor monetization and creative data sourcing. The company Wavecrest Growth Partners, through an LBO on March 10, 2021 offers alternative data enrichment solutions and makes for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will add unique and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning authoritative data offerings and will expand Stirista's identity (ML) to identify, define and implement new revenue assets and power its new data marketplace exchange. streams and enhance the current data set.

VineBrook Homes (2,267 Single A portfolio of 2,267 single family rental homes across The single family rental homes were acquired by VineBrook Family Rental Homes) multiple markets in the United States. The homes have Homes, via its financial sponsors Access Capital Partners and storage, yards, privacy, security and are professional NexPoint Real Estate Advisors, through an LBO on March 8, management, providing an affordable and safe living 2021. space for families. Vinventions Manufacturer of a comprehensive range of wine closures. The company was acquired by L-GAM Advisers through an LBO The company offers screwcaps and closures designed to on March 17, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. The deal will enable maximize performance, design, and sustainability to the company to implement an ambitious organic and external support the diverse requirements of still and sparkling growth roadmap and to establish the company as the leading wine producers. supplier of products and services for the wine industry.

Vision Government Solutions Provider of provided property tax software and services The company was acquired by Rubicon Technology Partners for government organizations. The company's offerings through an LBO on March 9, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. include land parcel management software technology and services, enabling local government organizations to get access to efficient assessment, billing, collections, mapping, and permitting solutions.

VISTA Provider of centralized broadcast services intended for The company was acquired by NEP Group, via its financial sports, entertainment, news, corporate and a range of sponsors The Carlyle Group and Entrepreneur Partners, through other industries. The company provides transmission, an LBO on March 2, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. production, broadband applications, digital technological resources to orchestrate media solutions for diversified projects and allows the clients to make available their content to the widest possible audience.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis Watlow Manufacturer of complete thermal systems intended to The company was acquired by Tinicum through an LBO on recommend, develop and deliver the optimum thermal March 2, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. BMO, , solution for customer's equipment and process heat Barclays, Citizens Bank provided $565million debt financing in requirements. The company's products include industrial the form of term loan B to support the acquisition consisting of heaters, sensors, controllers, system assemblies and a $515 million term loan B and a $50 million revolving credit software, designed to be customized for almost any facility. The transaction helps the company to fund significant thermal application. investments, enable its acquisition strategy and accelerate its broader long-term strategy.

Wave Electronics Distributor of electronic equipment intended to build The company was acquired by Altamont Capital Partners strong long-term business partnerships through through an LBO on March 18, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. This unparalleled customer service, education, marketing, and investment will provide liquidity that will support the company's quality products. The company offers cables, headphones, existing capabilities and expand its inventory, creating an ample speakers, subwoofers, volume controls, video screens and runway for continued growth. displays, temperature, and lighting control systems, security cameras, access control systems, and other related products and accessories. Wolo Manufacturing Manufacturer and distributor of vehicle horns, industrial The company was acquired by 1847 Holdings through an LBO on equipment and products intended for protection and March 31, 2021 for an undisclosed sum. safety. The company offers horn design and technology in electric, air, truck, marine, motorcycle and industrial equipment and vehicle emergency and safety warning lights for cars, trucks, industrial equipment and emergency vehicles. Woolpert Provider of architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) Long Point Capital sold a stake in the company to MSD Private services. The company's AEG services deliver value to Capital on March 24, 2021. clients by strategically blending engineering excellence with leading-edge technology and geospatial applications.

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