SHoP Architects Recaps Using an ESOP
- SHoP Architects Inc. is one of the world’s leading architecture firms. This New York-based firm has established itself as a unique presence through its signature fusion of technological innovation and high-design excellence. The employees of SHoP will now become stakeholders in the future success of this major industry disrupter.
- As part of its assignment, Scura Partners researched and analyzed a range of strategic alternatives and business combination options with the goal of identifying and securing the optimal outcome that would ensure the continued success of SHoP through attracting and retaining the most talented architects and provide liquidity for the founding principals of the firm.
- Scura Partners also ran a process to find the least cost, most flexible capital provider to fund the recapitalization transaction.
June 13, 2021
SHoP Architects Recaps Using an ESOP SHoP Architects Inc. is one of the world’s leading architecture firms. This New York-based firm has established itself as a unique presence through its signature fusion of technological innovation and high-design excellence. The employees of SHoP will now become stakeholders in the future success of this major industry disrupter. As part of its assignment, […]
June 13, 2021
Sale to National Carwash Solutions Big Man Washes, Inc. (BMW) is a leading provider of car wash equipment installation and supplier of cleaning fluids, repair, and maintenance services to the carwash industry. Located in Irving, TX, BMW is one of the largest independent car wash equipment distributors in the nation and completes installation projects across the country. National Carwash Solutions […]
January 14, 2021
Sale to Dover Corporation Innovative Control Systems (ICS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of process control, software management, and equipment automation products that serve the carwash industry. Located in Bethlehem, PA, ICS’ products have been sold to more than 15,000 car wash sites in thirty-two countries spread throughout five continents over the last 32 years. ICS’ company highlights include […]
March 30, 2020
Sell-Side Advisor Polished Metals Limited Inc. (“PM”) is one of the largest polishers of sheet metals in the United States. Scura Partners worked with PM, a family-owned business, to review its strategic alternatives with the goal of identifying, attracting and securing the optimal partner. PM decided to partner with Sky Island Capital (SIC). SIC is a lower middle market private […]
March 30, 2020
$71 million Capital Raise Demand Power Group Inc (DPGI) is an innovative energy services company, offering electricity solutions to Ontario’s industrial and commercial customers, improving power reliability while reducing energy costs. Scura Partners (SP) began advising DPGI in 2018, helping the company refine its strategy and develop a detailed financial model and presentation materials. SP also led DPGI’s efforts in […]
March 30, 2020
Sell-Side Advisor Karma Agency (Karma) is a full-service, category-diverse communications firm specializing in brand strategy and digital communications, as well as advertising, design, reputation management, issues and crisis communications, and earned and social media. Scura Partners worked with Karma’s shareholders to review its strategic alternatives, advised on the structuring of the transaction and assisted in the negotiation of the definitive […]
May 23, 2019
Sale to Omni Eye Services Ludwick Eye Center is a regional leader in ophthalmic care headquartered in Chambersburg, PA. LEC’s practice includes 9 providers, over 90 employees, 3 clinic locations, 2 ambulatory surgery centers and an anesthesia company. Scura Partners served as exclusive financial advisor in this transaction and conducted a controlled auction focused on well defined strategic and financial […]
October 12, 2017
Financial Restructuring Advisor Toisa is an industry leading OSV and deepsea tanker and bulk carrier operator The plunge in offshore drilling activity resulted in a depression for offshore supply vessel (OSV’s) employment The decline in revenue made it impossible for the company to meet scheduled debt payments necessitating a restructuring of $1 billion of secured bank debt (ongoing)
September 5, 2017
Sale to ConvergeOne Annese & Associates is a leading regionally-focused IT technology solutions provider delivering Professional and Managed Services, including cloud, mobility, security, data center virtualization, and collaboration. Scura Partners served as exclusive financial advisor in this transaction and conducted a controlled auction focused on well defined strategic and financial partners. The Annese family voted to sell the business to […]
June 7, 2017
Sale to Incenter The company is the leading origination platform provider serving the private student loan industry SP has advised the company on multiple financial and strategic transactions over the past ten years On its behalf, SP conducted a sale process that lead to its sale to Incenter, a portfolio company of Blackstone