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Representations and Warranty Insurance
What it is and why you need it! In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), navigating the intricate...
Eric Green – A Beacon of Leadership at Cascade Partners
Eric Green stands out as a seasoned professional and a beacon of empathy-driven success. As the...
Understanding Reps & Warranties in M&A Transactions
Knowledge of representations and warranties (reps and warranties) is paramount for buyers and...
Why Private Equity
Physician's Guide to PE Learn what private equity is, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of a...
The Impact of Quality of Earnings Analysis in Due Diligence
Drive Deal Confidence Last year, the landscape of due diligence in potential transactions saw a...
Reps and Warranties Part 2
What Representation and Warranty Insurance is and the protections it offers Join Arjun Murthy,...
Block Mining Inc Secures Debt and C-PACE Financing
The Client Block Mining, Inc. is a Bitcoin mining company that builds and operates data center...
Insider’s Guide to Private Equity
Considerations in making the right decision for your business. Owners of businesses of every size...
Reps and Warranties Part 1
What are reps and warranties, and what is their role in M&A transactions? Join Arjun Murthy,...
Millennium Wireless Technology Secures M&A Financing Facility
Millennium Wireless Technology (MWT) has acquired an M&A financing facility from Comerica...
Restructuring & Performance Improvement – Signs your business may need them
This episode of Cascade Conversations podcast features Cascade Managing Directors, Ron Miller and...
Cascade Partners Wins Consulting Firm of The Year
Cascade Partners Announced as Consulting Firm of The Year in the M&A Advisor 18th Annual...
Cascade Partners Announces the Appointment of Eric Green as Managing Director
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, JANUARY 9, 2023: Cascade Partners is excited to announce the appointment of...
Arjun Murthy Promoted to Managing Director
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, JANUARY 3, 2023: Cascade Partners is pleased to announce the promotion of Arjun...
Agriculture’s Necessary Evolution
Join Cascade Partners Managing Director Jon Doehr, and Tom Walker, Senior Partner – WalkerInsight,...
M&A Middle Market Update Q3 – 2023
Cascade Partner’s M&A Q3 2023 Update provides an overview of the latest market trends, select...
Power of Letters of Intent
Non-binding does not mean unnecessary! Cascade Managing Director Rajesh Kothari and Kevin DiDio -...
Norlee Group Acquires Tietjen Technologies Inc.
The Norlee Group (“Norlee”), headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, has acquired Atlantic Beach,...
Proos Manufacturing – Receivership & Sell-Side Advisory
The Company Proos Manufacturing LLC (the Company), a 104-year-old manufacturer of material...
Healthcare M&A Transaction Compliance Considerations
In this episode of Cascade Conversations, Cascade Managing Director Rajesh Kothari, CFA, is joined...
Necessary Evolutions in Agriculture to Remain Profitable
What needs to happen for agriculture to remain profitable? Join Cascade Partners Managing...
The Letter of Intent – Unlocking the M&A Superpower
Nonbinding does not mean unnecessary. On the surface, a Letter of Intent (LOI) may seem an...
Is it time to Restructure?
Join Cascade's Managing Directors, Rajesh Kothari and Ron Miller, as they talk about the...
Restructuring and Performance Improvement
This episode of Cascade Conversations features Cascade Managing Directors, Ron Miller and Rajesh...
Cascade is a 22nd Annual M&A Advisor M&A Awards Finalist
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, AUGUST 30, 2023 – Cascade Partners is honored to be among the finalists for the...
The Norlee Group Acquires Colwill Engineering
The Norlee Group (“Norlee”), headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, has acquired Tampa, FL-based...
Cascade Colleague – Emerson Fisher
Cascade Partners is proud of our talented and diverse team and honored they chose to build their...
A Great Defense is a Strong Offense! Surprises can kill a deal
Join Raj Kothari, Managing Director – Cascade Partners and Peter Roth, Partner – Varnum Attorneys...
Labor Considerations in M&A Transactions
This episode of Cascade Conversations discusses how labor regulations and labor union agreements...
Understanding the Power of a Letter of Intent
Raj Kothari, Managing Director of Cascade Partners, and Kevin DiDio, Partner at Barnes &...
Cascade Colleague – Matt Feldman
Meet Matt Feldman, Director, Cascade Partners! Matt’s been with the firm for over four years and...
Winner Materials Deal of the Year – 14th Annual International M&A Awards
NEWS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cascade Partners Announced Winner of Materials Deal of the...
Unlocking the Potential of IIoT
By integrating IoT sensors and devices into industrial processes, IIoT enables businesses to gather and analyze data in real-time which improves operational efficiency, reduces downtime, enhances productivity, and increases corporate value. IIoT has become increasingly critical in M&A transactions as acquirors look to jumpstart their Industry 4.0 processes.
Arjun Murthy is an M&A Advisor Emerging Leader Award Winner!
NEWS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARJUN MURTHY – DIRECTOR, CASCADE PARTNERS, ANNOUNCED AS A...
Investment Bankers and M&A Attorneys: The Deal Dream Team
Why you need them both. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions are as complex as they are...
UIS Acquired by Duke’s Root Control
Based in Livonia, Michigan, Underground Infrastructure Services (UIS) provides inspection and...
Cascade Colleague – Ron Miller
Distress, disruption, and economic swings sound frightening to business owners and shareholders....
Healthcare M&A Deal Dynamics & Compliance
This month's podcast has a healthcare theme. Rajesh U. Kothari, Managing Director - Cascade...
Securing the Industrial Internet of Things
While IIoT has brought significant benefits, such as improved efficiency and cost savings, it has also opened new security risks for manufacturers and risks for companies considering a merger, acquisition or financing transaction.
Midwest-Based Commercial Cleaning Equipment Manufacturer
Cascade Partners served as the Sell-Side Advisor to the Midwest-Based Commercial Cleaning Equipment Manufacturer
Cascade Colleague – David Thomas
Meet David Thomas, a Managing Director of Cascade Partners with over 30 years of investment...
IT Security Preparation for Mergers & Acquisitions
With cyber-attacks at an all-time high, the last thing needed before, during or after an M&A...
Cascade Partners, LLC has acquired Grand Rapids, MI-based BlueWater Partners, LLC
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Arjun Murthy Wins MiBiz M&A Young Dealmaker of the Year!
Grand Rapids, MI, February 27, 2023 – Cascade Partners is proud to congratulate Arjun Murthy on...
Pipetek Infrastructure Services, LLC, has been acquired by Duke’s Root Control a Comvest Partners portfolio company
Pipetek Infrastructure Services, a leading provider of underground infrastructure maintenance and...
Environmental Regulations and M&A Transactions
Listen in as Ron Reed, Cascade CEO and Managing Director, and Michael Kulka, Founder and CEO, PM...
M&A Jargon 101
What are they talking about? Ever wonder what all the merger and acquisition (M&A)...
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Healthcare M&A Transaction Compliance Considerations
Join Cascade Partners Managing Director Raj Kothari and McDonald Hopkins Health Care Practice...
Cascade Partners Named Winners for the 21st Annual M&A Advisor Awards
New York, NY, November 17, 2022 – Cascade Partners is thrilled and honored to announce they’re...
Pinnacle MEP Holdings – a portfolio company of Aquila Equity Partners has partnered with Parker-Arntz Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Pinnacle MEP Holdings ("Pinnacle"), a portfolio company of Aquila Equity Partners has acquired...
Taxes and Transactions – Know the Complexities Involved
In this episode of Cascade Conversations, Raj Kothari, Cascade Partners Managing Director, and...
Go on the offense, sometimes using your defense – by Rajesh U. Kothari
Reprinted from GD GGi "FYI M&A News" As part of the process of preparing for the sale of a...
Cascade Partners Finalist in 2022 M&A Advisor Awards
Southfield, Michigan, September 13, 2022 – The M&A Advisor announced the finalists of the 21st...
Britton Vision Associates has Partnered with Vision Integrated Partners – a Firmament Portfolio Company
Britton Vision Associates (“BVA”) – a leading provider of ophthalmologic care with locations...
Britton Vision Associates, P.C. Partners with Vision Integrated Partners – a portfolio company of Firmament
Britton Vision Associates, P.C. (BVA), a leading provider of ophthalmologic care with locations...
A Great Defense is a Strong Offense: Minimizing Deal Surprises
Join Raj Kothari, Managing Director at Cascade Partners, and Peter Roth, Partner at Varnum...
Corvette Central has been acquired by Legendary Companies
Corvette Central has been acquired by Legendary Companies. The Michigan-based Corvette restoration...
Economy Changes and the Pandemic’s Impact on M&A Transactions
In this episode of Cascade Conversations, Cascade Partners Managing Director, Jon Doehr, and...
The State of Financings for Middle-Market Business: A Financial and Legal Perspective
Join Cascade Partners Director Arjun Murthy as he and Michael Romaya, Attorney with Varnum LLP,...
Dynamics of Healthcare Transactions: Financial & Legal Counsel Helps
Join Cascade Partners Managing Director, Raj Kothari, and McDonald Hopkins Health Care Practice...
Labor Considerations in M&A Transactions
This episode of Cascade Conversations discusses how labor regulations and labor union agreements...
AmeriTi Manufacturing has been Acquired by Kymera International
AmeriTi Manufacturing was acquired by Kymera International. AmeriTi is a manufacturer of...
Jon Doehr To Lead Cascade Partners’ Ohio Growth
Cleveland, Ohio: Cascade Partners is pleased to announce that Jon Doehr will be leading its growth...
NSF Has Acquired Guelph Food Technology Centre
NSF International, a global leader which develops standards, and tests and certifies products for...
TriMas Corporation acquired South Texas Bolt & Fitting Inc.
TriMas Corporation, together with its subsidiary Lamons, has acquired South Texas Bolt &...
NSF Has Acquired Jana Laboratories Inc.
NSF International has acquired the laboratory operations of Jana Laboratories Inc., located in...
Emergency Medicine Specialists Was Acquired By TeamHealth
Emergency Medicine Specialists (EMS) and its affiliated revenue cycle and back-office management...
BarFly Ventures Raised Capital From Congruent Investment Partners and Main Street Capital Corporation
BarFly Ventures has secured a $25 million investment from Congruent Investment Partners and Main...
Link Tool & Manufacturing has been acquired by PennEngineering
Link Tool & Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of precision steel, carbide and ceramic...
NSF Has Acquired Euro Consultants
NSF International, a global provider of auditing, testing and certification services for the...
DeGarA has merged with American Physician Partners
DeGarA, PLLC has merged with American Physician Partners. DeGarA is a physician owned Emergency...
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology has partnered with Sterling Partners
Sterling Partners has partnered with Grand Rapids Ophthalmology (GRO), based in Grand Rapids,...
Mason Structural Steel has been acquired by Daboosh Investments
Mason Structural Steel, of Northfield, Ohio has been acquired by Daboosh Investments LLC. Mason...
EMS has partnered with Avante Health Solutions
Equipment Maintenance Solutions, LLC (EMS), has partnered with Avante Health Solutions, a...
Kalamazoo Emergency Associates is acquired by American Physician Partners
Kalamazoo Emergency Associates (KEA), a leading physician owned emergency medicine group serving...
Environmental Regulations & M&A Transactions
Special guest, Michael Kulka, Founder and CEO of PM Environmental, Inc., and Cascade Partners...
Cascade Partners Named Finalist for 18TH Annual M&A Advisor Award for Remington’s Sale to Gridiron Capital
We are pleased to announce that The M&A Advisor has announced that the sale of Remington...
NSF International Expands Health Sciences Group with Acquisition of Majority Interest in Amarex (CRO)
The press release below was released by NSF on October 9, 2019. To view the original release,...
Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership with Michigan Eye Institute
Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is pleased to announce its partnership with Michigan Eye Institute...
Take Steps to Keep Things Moving in Your Dealmaking Activity
There’s a saying in the deal world that time kills all deals. That may be a slight overstatement,...
Leading Tech Company Positioned to Accelerate Its Growth Through Capital Investment
Surgere, the global industry leader in software bringing visibility and control for supply chains...
Precision Critical Aerospace Component Manufacturer – Restructuring & Refinance Case Study
Our Client A manufacturer of precision Critical Aerospace Components working to recover after the...
Safari Circuits have been acquired by Waséyabek Development Company, LLC
Waséyabek Development Company (WDC) announced its investment in Safari Circuits, an Otsego,...
M&A Jargon 101 What are they talking about?
This episode of Cascade Conversations translates M&A jargon into language we can all...
IT Security Preparation for Mergers & Acquisitions
In this episode of Cascade Conversations Managing Director Ron Reed discusses IT Security...
I’ve Decided to Sell My Business, Now What?
This is the second installment of our partner Q&A with Brouse McDowell on Where to Start When...
Ron Reed Recognized as Electronic Frontier Foundation Sponsor
At Cascade Partners we encourage our team to engage in causes important to them and the community....
Where to Start When Selling Your Business
This is the first part of a mini series with Brouse McDowell. Read part two, I Have Decided to...
Pacific Power & Sytems Has Completed a Minority Recapitalization and Acquisition Financing With White Wolf Capital
Pacific Power & Systems (“PPS”) is an electrical and specialty services contractor that has...
Cascade Partners to Receive Two Awards at ACG Detroit Awards Ceremony
Cascade Partners is delighted to share that our firm, along with team member Matt Feldman, will be...
BHG Ventures Acquires Sportsman’s Guide and The Golf Warehouse
BHG Ventures, a private investment arm of a prominent family office, simultaneously acquired...
Two Leading National Online Retailers Acquired
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TWO LEADING NATIONAL ONLINE RETAILERS ACQUIRED Sportsman’s Guide & The...
Riding the eCommerce M&A Wave Featured on Axial’s Middle Market Review
Riding the eCommerce M&A Wave was featured on Axial’s Middle Market Review on August 12, 2021....
Evaluating Options For Liquidity
Evaluating Options for Liquidity Abundance of capital, scarcity of deals and growing base of...
Raj Kothari Featured on “Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast”
Featured Experts Name: Rajesh Kothari What he does: As the Founder and Managing Director of...
Cascade Conversations: Teasers and CIMS
In this episode of Cascade Conversations, Rajesh Kothari gives a quick snapshot of what a teaser...
Craig Frames has secured a strategic investment from Permanent Equity
Over 30 years in rural Michigan, Craig Frames grew from a one-room artisan picture frame woodshop...
Metal Stampings Manufacturer – Restructuring Case Study
Our Client This Specialty Stampings Manufacturer had been struggling with multimillion-dollar...
Transaction Options: Variety Is The Spice of Dealmaking
Transcript: 00:01 welcome to transaction options 00:03 variety is the spice of deal making this...
Ashley Gray Promoted to Director at Cascade Partners
Detroit, Michigan – Cascade Partners, LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Ashley Gray to...
Beaumont, Spectrum Health Sign LOI For Merger
Spectrum Health, based in Grand Rapids, and Beaumont Health, based in Southfield, are exploring...
Cascade Partners’ Director Matt Feldman Named 2021 ACG Detroit Rising Star
Rajesh Kothari Honored as Crain’s Detroit Business’ 2021 Administrator/Executive Health Care Hero
“The line we use in Civil Air Patrol is ‘Semper Gumby,’ which means always flexible. That’s what...
Rajesh Kothari Joins Northstar Bank Board of Directors
Northstar Bank announced today that Rajesh Kothari has joined their Board of Directors. “I am...
Plastic Products Manufacturer – Capital Sourcing Case Study
Our Client A Plastics Products Manufacturer serving the automotive, appliance, and other industry...
BullsEye Telecom, Inc. has acquired Bandwave Systems, LLC
Transaction Overview: BullsEye Telecom, Inc. (“BullsEye”), a leading, global provider of...
Morae Global Secured Growth Capital From Lateral Capital Management
Morae Global (Morae) is a full service, integrated provider of services for the legal departments...
Waterwatch Corporation Acquired by Conservice
WaterWatch Corporation, a New York-based provider of utility sub-meter billing, payment and...
Civil Air Patrol
Managing Director and Founder of Cascade Partners, Rajesh U. Kothari, has been involved in Civil...
Soldier’s Angels
Soldiers’ Angels has programs to support military families, deployed service members, wounded...
Detroit Economic Club’s Student Program
The Detroit Economic Club’s Student Program offers the region’s high school and college students...
Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation
The Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation seeks to assist Greater Cleveland’s organizations and leaders...
NSF Has Acquired AuthenTechnologies
NSF International, a leading provider of auditing, testing and certification services for the...
Morae Global has refinanced its business with White Oak Commercial Finance
Morae Global is a full service, integrated provider of services for the legal departments and...
TCC Wireless Recapitalizes with Brightwood Capital
TCC Wireless, LLC, one of T-Mobile’s largest independent wireless dealers with approximately 145...
Recapitalization
A leading regional insurance broker recapitalized its business. Cascade Partners served as the...
Grand Flower Growers has completed a minority recapitalization with Main Street Capital Corporation
We were introduced to the owners of Grand Flower Growers (“GFG” or the “Company”), a grower and...
Capitol Supply and Service was acquired by Style Crest, Inc.
Patriot Supply, Inc. d/b/a Capitol Supply and Service (“Capitol Supply”), a Michigan-based...
Hear from Remington Products
The Cascade Partners Difference: Hear from Rhonda Newman of Remington Products from Cascade...
Hear from Northwest Eye Clinic
The Cascade Partners Difference: Hear From Our Client Joen Condon from Cascade Partners on Vimeo.
Hear from Kevan Lawlor of NSF International
The Cascade Partners Difference: Hear From Our Client Kevan Lawlor from Cascade Partners on Vimeo.
Hear from Seth Davis of Equipment Maintenance Solutions
The Cascade Partners Difference: Hear From Our Client Seth Davis from Cascade Partners on Vimeo.
Hear from Keith Polster of Mason Structural Steel
The Cascade Partners Difference: Hear From Our Client Keith Polster from Cascade Partners on Vimeo.
Hear from Laith Yaldoo a private investor and entrepreneur
The Cascade Partners Difference: Hear From Our Client Laith Yaldoo from Cascade Partners on Vimeo.
Hear from William Wappler of Surgere
The Cascade Partners Difference: Hear From Our Client William Wappler from Cascade Partners on...
Hear from Robert Wolford of Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
The Cascade Partners Difference: Hear From Our Client Bob Wolford from Cascade Partners on Vimeo.
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Preparing for Life After Entering a Private Equity Partnership
In this session from the 2021 Healthcare MSO Conference, Managing Director Rajesh Kothari...
Menorah Park
Ken Marblestone, managing director, is on the board of Menorah Park in Ohio. Menorah Park is a...
Greater Cleveland Foodbank’s Harvest for Hunger
Harvest for Hunger is a joint effort of four area food banks to raise money and food to fight...
Life Remodeled
Life Remodeled exists to bridge people across divides to help transform each other’s lives. With...
Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation is 501(c)3 non-profit corporation committed to the...
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
The team at Cascade Partners starts every year with a report on the lives we have impacted. It...
Leader Dogs for the Blind
People who are blind or visually impaired endure hardships we can barely imagine. Things that were...
Seneca has made an equity investment in SeQual
Seneca has made an equity investment in SeQual
Seneca has acquired RedPath
Seneca Health Partners has acquired RedPath
NSF Has Acquired Inassa
NSF International, a global leader in standards development, product certification, management...
NSF Has Acquired Surefish
Surefish is the leading seafood quality specialist and provider of seafood inspections and expert...
NSF Has Acquired Becker & Associates
NSF International, a global leader in standards development, product certification, management...
NWP Has Acquired Sierra Utility Billing Services
NWP Services Corporation (“NWP”) has acquired Sierra Utility Billing Services, a leading utility...
IDC Has Acquired NA Publishing
Image Data Conversion, LLC, the leading provider of data conversion, preservation, and digital...
NSF Has Acquired Avarent
NSF International, a global independent organization that writes standards, tests and certifies...
NSF Has Formed A Strategic Partnership With Trucost
NSF International (www.nsf.org), is a world leader in standards development, product...
NSF has acquired Erdmann
NSF International has acquired Institut Dr. Erdmann GmbH, doing business as Erdmann Analytics,...
Seneca has made an equity investment in SynCardia
Seneca Health Partners has made an equity investment in SynCardia
Plymouth Venture Partners has made a subordinated debt investment in Knox Lawrence International
Plymouth Venture Partners has made a subordinated debt investment in Knox Lawrence International
IPS has merged with MeterTek
IPS has merged with MeterTek
Eclipsys has acquired Sysware
Eclipsys has acquired Sysware
Providence Group Raised Capital From Gemino Healthcare Finance
Providence Group, Inc. closed a senior debt facility to refinance existing indebtedness,...
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to...
Main Street Announces New Portfolio Investment
HOUSTON, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) (“Main Street”)...
Raj Kothari Shares About His Journey Into Private Equity on The Becker Group Business Leadership® Podcast
Grace Lynn Keller (00:00): This is Grace Lynn Keller with the Becker’s Private Equity Podcast....
Michigan Gastroenterology Institute and Capitol Colorectal Surgery Partners Join H.I.G. Growth Partners Portfolio Company
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–H.I.G. Growth Partners (“H.I.G.”), the dedicated growth capital investment...
MiBiz roundtable: M&A experts forecast strong deal flow in post-pandemic rebound
Mergers and acquisitions should remain strong through 2021 — driven by several factors affecting...
The Rapid Emergence of Risk Mitigation and Operational Resilience as Critical Factors in Automation
Are risk mitigation and business continuity challenges top of mind for you? Are you considering...
THINK Business Podcast: Jon Dwoskin Talks with Rajesh Kothari
Jon Dwoskin recently spoke with Cascade Partners managing director, Raj Kothari about business...
Disruption. The Theme for Distributors Throughout COVID-19
Disruption. That is the theme for many distributors throughout COVID-19. According to a recent...
Digestive Health Institute merged with Pinnacle GI Partners, a H.I.G. portfolio company
TRANSACTION OVERVIEW: Digestive Health Institute (“DHI”) d/b/a Michigan Gastroenterology...
Important Trends in Operational Improvements for Distributors
Invest or Exit! With the onset of Industrial 4.0, smart manufacturing and other technological...
IMS has been acquired by Convergint Technologies
Convergint Technologies, a global leader in service-based systems integration, announced the...
Commercial Printer – Turnaround Consulting Case Study
Our Client A long-standing family-run Commercial Printing Company, spanning three generations, had...
Douglas Corporation has been acquired by Aludec USA, Inc.
Douglas Corporation (“Douglas”), a leading designer and manufacturer of product identification and...
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturer – Turnaround Consulting Case Study
Our Client A privately owned Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturer that had suffered from...
The Cascade Partners Difference
The Cascade Partners Difference from Cascade Partners on Vimeo.
Precision Machined Products Manufacturer – Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) Case Study
Our Client This Precision Machined Products Manufacturer had been struggling with losses over...
Metal Stampings Manufacturer – Operational Turnaround – Sale Case Study
Our Client A Metal Stampings Manufacturer serving automotive OEM and Tier I customers had...
Publishing Company – Restructuring & Financing Case Study
Our Client A second-generation Publishing Company had experienced more than three consecutive...
Growing through Uncertainty with PRA Global
Industries – Business Services Industries – Industrials Financings & Recapitalizations Growing...
The Current State of the Financing Market and Capital Availability
Industries – Healthcare Industries – Business Services Industries – Industrials Financings &...
6 Steps to a Productive Acquisition Strategy
Industries – Business Services Industries – Industrials 6 Steps to a Productive Acquisition...
Beverage Product Manufacturer – Restructuring
Our Client Client is a Beverage Products Manufacturer, now in its fourth generation, serving...
Precision Machined Products Manufacturer – Performance Improvement Case Study
Our Client A fourth-generation Precision Machined Products Manufacturer serving automotive, heavy...
Metal Stampings Manufacturer – Performance Improvement Case Study
Our Client This first-generation, $12 million Metal Stampings Manufacturer was underperforming and...
Injection Molded Plastics Manufacturer – Distressed Sale Case Study
Our Client The Client is an Injection-Molded Plastics Manufacturer catering to Tier I automotive...
Security Corporation Acquired by ADT Commercial
Security Corporation, a leading provider of integrated security systems and services targeted at...
Transdev Sells Assets Including zTrip to WHC Worldwide
Transdev North America is the largest private sector operator of transportation in North America....
Orchid Monroe, LLC has acquired Carter Motor Company
Orchid Monroe, LLC (“Orchid”), a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of components for electric motors,...
Remington Products Company Acquired by Gridiron Capital
Remington Products Company, the leading US specialty designer and manufacturer of branded and...
Amarex Clinical Research has Sold a Majority Interest to NSF International
Amarex Clinical Research (“Amarex”), a Washington DC-based contract research organization (“CRO”),...
Michigan Eye Institute Has Merged with Midwest Vision Partners
Michigan Eye Institute, P.C. “MEI”, a leading full-service eye care practice providing service...
You Can Create Opportunity in this COVID-19 Crisis
During times of uncertainty, there is still opportunity. As you look to usher your business...
Capital is Available that Provides Liquidity and Flexibility
The availability of capital from private credit lenders, structured equity funds and family...
What Do I Do Now Coronavirus has Disrupted But Not Extinguished M&A Options?
The coronavirus pandemic has hit all businesses in a sudden and dramatic way, interrupting plans...
2019 Year In Review
2019 Year in Review from Cascade Partners on Vimeo.
Cascade Partners Announced as Finalist in Multiple Categories for the 17th Annual M&A Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CASCADE PARTNERS ANNOUNCED AS FINALIST IN MULTIPLE CATEGORIES FOR THE 17th...
There’s A Lot of Value in Using Professional Expertise to Sell Your Business
The following article by Ken Marblestone originally appeared in Smart Business Cleveland. You’ve...
Cascade Partners Named Finalist for 18th Annual M&A Advisor Awards for Remington’s Sale to Gridiron Capital
We are pleased to announce that The M&A Advisor has announced that the sale of Remington...
Cascade Partners Wins Award for Private Equity Deal
The M&A Advisor Awarded Cascade Partners Private Equity Deal of the Year Cascade Partners LLC...
Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership with Michigan Eye Institutes
Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is pleased to announce its partnership with Michigan Eye Institute...
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire LSG Insurance Partners
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced...
Great Lakes Metal Stamping, Inc. has sold its Cusseta, Alabama business to Challenge Manufacturing Company
Great Lakes Metal Stamping, Inc. (“GLMS”) has completed the divestiture of its Cusseta, Alabama...
LSG Insurance Partners Was Acquired by Gallagher
LSG offers a broad range of insurance, risk management and consulting services and coverages to...
Seneca has made an equity investment in MedVantx
Seneca Health Partners has made an equity investment in MedVantx
Seneca has made an equity investment in Critical Signal Technologies
Seneca Health Partners has made an equity investment in Critical Signal Technologies
Quaker Chemical has acquired Lubricor
Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR) has acquired Lubricor Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of...
NSF has acquired Prosystem
NSF International, a global public health and safety organization, acquired Prosystem AG, a...
Rajesh U. Kothari, CFA Named Next Commander of Civil Air Patrol’s Michigan Wing
Cincinnati, OH – Col Matthew Creed, Commander of Great Lakes Region, Civil Air Patrol, today...
Ken Marblestone Discusses the Art of The Deal with Smart Business
In this week’s Dealmakers Live, Marblestone explains why he’s always concerned about something and...
Cascade Partners Becomes First Michigan Member of The Geneva Capital Group
Cascade Partners has executed transactions in 5 of 7 continents. Our extensive international...
Raj Kothari Named 2018 Advisor of The Year by MiBiz
“Cascade Partners’ work over the last year has encompassed a wide spectrum of industries, ranging...
Surgere has secured a growth capital investment from Cypress Growth Capital
Surgere, the global industry leader in visibility and control for automotive supply chains, has...
Graham Partners has acquired a majority interest in MedBio, Inc.
Cascade Growth Partners has recapitalized its investment in Medbio, Inc., a leading outsource...
Northwest Eye partners with Unifeye Vision Partners
Northwest Eye is one of the largest specialty care providers in the upper Midwest, providing...
Clarion Technologies has Acquired Selected Assets of CNI Plastics LLC
Clarion Technologies, Inc. (“Clarion”), a Michigan-based custom injection molder, has purchased...
Cascade facilitates growth for Pacific Power and Systems; arranges financing for 2nd acquisition & working capital line of credit
Cascade Partners is pleased to announce its exclusive arrangement of the acquisition financing for...
Kruger Plastic Products has been acquired by HC Private Investments
Kruger Plastic Products (“Kruger”), a family-owned, custom injection molding manufacturer of niche...
Dies Plus, Inc., a leading manufacturer of precision metal forming dies and tooling, has been acquired by OTTO Engineering, Inc.
Dies Plus, Inc., a leading manufacturer of precision metal forming dies and tooling, has been...
Clarion Technologies has Acquired GTM Plastics
Clarion Technologies, Inc. (“Clarion”), a Michigan-based custom injection molder, has acquired the...
Knapp Energy, Inc. has been acquired by Crystal Flash
Knapp Energy, Inc. (“Knapp”), a leading distributor of fuel, lubricants and propane to commercial...
General Products Corporation and General Products Mexico, LLC have been acquired by AAA Sales & Engineering, Inc.
Substantially all of the business, operations, and assets of General Products Corporation’s...
Orchid Mt. Juliet,LLC has been acquired by Teknia USA, Inc
Orchid Mt. Juliet, LLC (“Orchid”), a Tennessee-based supplier of automotive components and...
Noble Company has been acquired by Federal Process Corporation
Noble Company ("Noble"), a leading manufacturer of premium-quality building products within the...
Great Lakes Metal Stamping has acquired Funding through MB Business Capital
MB Business Capital, a division of MB Financial Bank, N.A., recently provided a new $8 million...
Wright Plastic Products has acquired Hope Industries
Wright Plastic Products Co., LLC ("Wright"), a Michigan-based custom injection molder, has...
Standard Companies, Inc. has been acquired by US LBM Holdings, LLC
Standard Companies, Inc. ("Standard") has been acquired by US LBM Holdings, LLC ("US LBM"), a...
Concept Molds has been acquired by Medbio, Inc.
Concept Molds, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of molds for plastic injection molders serving...
The W-L Molding Company has been acquired by W-L Molding of Michigan, LLC
The W-L Molding Company ("W-L" or "Company"), a manufacturer of injection molded plastics for...
Injection Molded Plastics Manufacturer – Performance Improvement Case Study
Our Client A privately-owned Injection Molded Plastics Manufacturer was on probation with multiple...
Construction & Mining Machinery & Equipment Distributor – Turnaround Consulting Case Study
Our Client Client company is a fourth-generation, family-owned distributor of Construction and...
Hilco Technologies has been recapitalized by management White Wolf Capital LLC and Gemini Investors
White Wolf Capital, LLC ("White Wolf") partnered with Gemini Investors ("Gemini") to recapitalize...
Gerstenslager and ITS Form Joint Venture
Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WOR) signed an agreement with International Tooling Solutions,...
Lakeshore Diversified Products has been acquired by WPI, LLC
Lakeshore Diversified Products (“LDP”), a plastic injection molder, has been acquired by WPI, LLC,...
Cleveland Plastic Films has been acquired by Clondalkin Group
Clondalkin Group ("Clondalkin"), an international producer of flexible and specialist packaging...
Wright Plastic Products Recapitalized with CODI Investments
The recapitalization of Wright Plastic Products Co., LLC ("Wright") by President Robert Luce and...
Modern Plastics Corporation’s blow molding division has been acquired by SPI Blow Molding, LLC.
Modern Plastics Corporation’s blow molding division has been acquired by SPI Blow Molding, LLC....
Enterprise Tool & Die, Inc. has been acquired by a subsidiary of North Central Equity LLC
Enterprise Tool & Die, Inc. has sold the assets of the company to a subsidiary of North...
The Perrigo Company divested of Perrigo’s effervescent tablets business and related manufacturing facilities to Tower Laboratories,
Cascade Partners (BlueWater Partners) acted as the exclusive financial advisor to The Perrigo...
Billco Products, Inc. was Acquired by Billco Acquisition, LLC
Billco Products, Inc., a Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of hospitality furniture, cabinets,...
MedTrak Systems, Inc. has been acquired by CompassCare, Inc
MedTrak Systems, Inc., a North Muskegon, MI developer of healthcare software, has been acquired by...
Grahl Industries, Inc. has been acquired by BG Chair Company, Inc.
Grahl Industries, Inc., a Coldwater, MI assembler and marketer of office seating products, has...
Crescent Metal Products Company has been acquired by Key Gas Components, Inc.
Crescent Metal Products Company, an Allegan, MI manufacturer of pipe and tube products, has been...