A&M CAPITAL PARTNERS | 09.25.20

A&M Capital Partners Acquires Majority Interest in BrightPet Nutrition Group

A&M Capital Partners (“AMCP”), a middle-market private equity buyout fund that is part of the Alvarez & Marsal Capital (“AMC”) platform, acquired BrightPet Nutrition Group (“BrightPet” or “the Company”), a leading provider of premium and super-premium pet food and treats.  BrightPet is an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of co-pack, private label and branded pet food and treats.

Headquartered in Lisbon, Ohio, BrightPet operates three complementary businesses — outsourced kibble manufacturing, outsourced treat manufacturing and a portfolio of Company-owned premium pet food and treat brands, which include Blackwood®, Adirondack® and By Nature.®  The Company uses only top-of-the-line ingredients in its signature slow-cooked pet food and specialty treats, and is one of just a few USDA Certified Organic pet food producers in the U.S.  BrightPet also holds several other quality and food safety certifications, including a number that allow it to export high-end products to international markets.

BrightPet is the evolution of a third-generation family business, founded in 1962 by the Golladay family of Ohio.  Under the new partnership with AMCP, several members of the Golladay family will maintain their roles as BrightPet executives and minority owners.

“The energy of the A&M Capital Partners team and its dedication to our business have been evident since day one,” said Mr. Golladay.  “With its support, we are well-positioned to not only continue, but also accelerate the aggressive and record-setting growth BrightPet has experienced the last several years.  We are eager to continue this work with the support of our new partners and can’t wait to take advantage of new opportunities that A&M Capital Partners brings to the table.”

“A core tenet of our strategy is to invest in established and successful businesses where we can partner with management teams to accelerate growth in stable and growing industries,” said Ryan McCarthy, Partner at AMCP.  “BrightPet is a market leader in the rapidly expanding pet food and treat industry, which we believe will see major, sustained boosts from the growing treatment of pets as family members, the proliferation of small- and medium-sized pet food brands with substantial outsourcing needs, the increased penetration of e-commerce and high demand for U.S.-produced premium pet food.  We are very excited to partner with the Golladay family and management team to continue to build off of these tailwinds, with a focus on strategic acquisitions and accelerating growth by expanding the Company’s sales channels and product portfolio, and increasing its market penetration.  We are especially proud that the Golladay family and senior management team will continue to own a meaningful equity stake in the Company, which reflects the spirit of our partnership and enables them to participate directly in future value creation.”

Kirkland & Ellis provided legal counsel to AMCP.  Houlihan Lokey and Dechert advised BrightPet on the transaction.  Morgan Lewis advised the Golladay family.

About BrightPet

Headquartered in Lisbon, Ohio, BrightPet Nutrition Group manufactures and distributes pet food and treats for U.S. and international markets.  BrightPet Nutrition Group serves as the parent company for Blackwood®, Adirondack® and By Nature® brands along with contract manufacturers, Ohio Pet Foods, BNG Phoebe and Southern Tier Pet Nutrition.  Using only top-of-the-line ingredients in its recipes and relying on state-of-the-art American manufacturing operations, BrightPet Nutrition Group delivers quality in every recipe produced. For more information about BrightPet Nutrition Group, visit: brightpetnutrition.com.

About A&M Capital Partners

A&M Capital Partners is Alvarez & Marsal Capital’s flagship investment strategy focused on middle-market control transactions in North America with total assets under management of $1.8 billion.  AMCP Fund I held its final close in 2014 with $600 million in capital commitments.  Between 2012 and 2020, AMCP Fund I invested in 32 companies to date across eight platforms.  Following the success of AMCP Fund I, in 2019 AMCP Fund II closed with $1.2 billion in commitments.  AMCP Fund II has invested in 16 companies to date across five platforms.  A&M Capital Partners has a strong and referenceable track record of serving as a trusted partner to founders, corporates and management teams, providing the capital and strategic assistance required to take businesses to the next level of success.  A&M Capital Partners invests in businesses across a wide range of sectors including Business Services, Industrials, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Consumer & Retail, Government Services, Financial Services and Energy Services.

About Alvarez & Marsal Capital

Alvarez & Marsal Capital is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $3 billion in total assets under management across four funds and three investment strategies.  The privately-owned firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by its strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”), one of the largest operationally-focused advisory firms in the world.  AMC’s business model combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing with the deep operational expertise, industry knowledge and global corporate relationships of A&M, making it a uniquely attractive partner to management teams, corporates and business owners.

About Alvarez & Marsal

A&M is a privately-owned independent global professional services firm that leverages an industry leading group of experienced operating executives who help businesses improve performance, solve problems and unlock value for stakeholders.  A&M has over 5,000 operating professionals and employees in 66 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America.  A&M has expertise across all major industry sectors and extensive functional capabilities in nearly all primary areas of a business enterprise including, among others, operations, revenue enhancement, sales and marketing, manufacturing, IT, finance, working capital management, supply chain and logistics, real estate, human capital management, merger integration and carve-out support.

A&M CAPITAL PARTNERS | 07.31.20

Pritchard Acquires Majority Interest in PBS of Texas

New York, NY – Pritchard Industries (“Pritchard”), a portfolio company of A&M Capital Partners II (“AMCP”), a middle-market private equity fund that is part of the A&M Capital (“AMC”) Platform, acquired Predictable Business Strategies, LLC (“PBS”), a leading regional provider of janitorial services to education, government and medical clients in Texas.

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, PBS is a leading regional provider janitorial services throughout Dallas, Austin, Lubbock and its surrounding areas.

PBS complements Pritchard by increasing its end-market expertise and scaling Pritchard’s existing Texas market presence. The combination furthers Pritchard’s education and medical expertise, is strategically located near Pritchard’s existing Dallas and Austin operations and bolsters Pritchard’s regional management through a talented management team that is staying on post-closing.

About Pritchard:

Pritchard Industries is a leading provider of facilities services, delivering a wide-range of janitorial and specialty services to approximately 300 million square feet of commercial office buildings, education and government facilities, sports/entertainment venues, medical complexes and industrial facilities. Formed in 1986, Pritchard is headquartered in New York, NY, with operations across the United States. Pritchard employs a world class team of 7,000 union, non-union and seasonal employees, which have helped the Company achieve uninterrupted organic growth since inception. The Company’s business segments include commercial janitorial services, sports and entertainment venue facilities services, metal and marble cleaning and restoration services, and building engineering and maintenance services. More information on Pritchard can be found on the Company’s website, www.pritchardindustries.com.

About A&M Capital Partners:

A&M Capital Partners, with total assets under management of $1.8 billion, is Alvarez & Marsal Capital’s flagship investment strategy focused on middle-market control transactions in North America. AMCP Fund I held its final close in 2014 with $600 million in capital commitments. Between 2012 and 2020, AMCP Fund I invested in 32 companies to date across eight platforms. Following the success of AMCP Fund I, in 2019 AMCP Fund II closed with $1.2 billion in commitments. AMCP has a strong and referenceable track record of serving as a trusted partner to founders, corporates and management teams, providing the capital and strategic assistance required to take businesses to the next level of success.

About Alvarez & Marsal Capital:

Alvarez & Marsal Capital is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $3 billion in total assets under management across four funds and three investment strategies. The privately-owned firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by its strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”), one of the largest operationally-focused advisory firms in the world. AMC’s business model combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing with the deep operational expertise, industry knowledge and global corporate relationships of A&M, making it a uniquely attractive partner to management teams, corporates and business owners.

A&M CAPITAL PARTNERS | 07.17.20

Brady Acquires Majority Interest in Campbell Paper

Las Vegas, NV – Brady Industries (“Brady”), a portfolio company of A&M Capital Partners II (“AMCP”), a middle-market private equity fund that is part of the A&M Capital (“AMC”) platform, acquired Campbell Paper (“Campbell”), a leading regional distributor of janitorial supplies and equipment. 

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Campbell has a proven track record of providing  janitorial, packaging and office supplies throughout Dallas / Fort Worth and its surrounding areas. 

Campbell complements Brady by further diversifying its product mix, geographic footprint and end-market exposure.  The combination further expands Brady into the attractive industrial packaging and food processing segments, expands Brady’s presence in Texas to the attractive greater Dallas market, and increases Brady’s distribution footprint through Campbell’s 39,000 square foot distribution facility in Fort Worth.

About Brady:

Brady has been pioneering the way products and solutions are delivered to facility and foodservice professionals for more than 70 years.  At the heart of Brady’s operation is a community-minded culture driven by a workforce of more than 500 employees currently in 23 locations throughout Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Maryland, California and Texas including its Las Vegas, Nevada headquarters.

Brady’s approach to partnership is unique by providing integrated customer support, expertise, technical support, and service across a full spectrum of customer needs including extensive facility offerings, complete dish machine and laundry machine service, equipment sales, rentals and service and foodservice supplies.  Brady provides these specialized solutions for customers in key commercial market segments including hospitality, education, healthcare, government, building service contractors and more.  More information on Brady can be found on the Company’s website, www.bradyindustries.com.  

About A&M Capital Partners:

A&M Capital Partners, with total assets under management of $1.8 billion, is Alvarez & Marsal Capital’s flagship investment strategy focused on middle-market control transactions in North America.  AMCP Fund I held its final close in 2014 with $600 million in capital commitments.  Between 2012 and 2020, AMCP Fund I invested in 32 companies to date across eight platforms.  Following the success of AMCP Fund I, in 2019 AMCP Fund II closed with $1.2 billion in commitments.  AMCP has a strong and referenceable track record of serving as a trusted partner to founders, corporates and management teams, providing the capital and strategic assistance required to take businesses to the next level of success.

About Alvarez & Marsal Capital:

Alvarez & Marsal Capital is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $3 billion in total assets under management across four funds and three investment strategies.  The privately-owned firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by its strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”), one of the largest operationally-focused advisory firms in the world.  AMC’s business model combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing with the deep operational expertise, industry knowledge and global corporate relationships of A&M, making it a uniquely attractive partner to management teams, corporates and business owners.

A&M CAPITAL PARTNERS | 06.17.20

Champion ONE Merges with Approved Networks

Combination creates one of the world’s largest independent optics players with expanded product offerings and broader addressable market

Cleveland, OH, and Orange County, CA, June 17, 2020 – Champion ONE, a leading designer, marketer, and supplier of optical networking components worldwide, today announced its merger with Approved Networks (“Approved”) and its affiliate, U.S. Critical, two recognized leaders in the programming, testing, and distribution of network solutions. The newly combined company will be one of the world’s largest independent optics companies, providing both open network and highly-customized optical solutions to the global market’s leading telecommunication service providers, as well as to data centers and U.S. government agencies, among others. 

The combined entity, which will continue to operate under the Champion ONE, Approved and U.S. Critical brands, will be headed by Pete Kirchof, Champion ONE’s Executive Chairman. Kurt Dunteman, Approved Networks’ Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, will serve as Chief Revenue Officer of the unified company.

The company will feature expanded product offerings – including TAA-compliant custom cabling and connection points – and exceptional customer diversification, with improved access to the enterprise and data center sectors. Further, the company will leverage its growing team of highly-trained professionals and its experienced executive leadership to service its domestic and international customer base. 

Kirchof noted that, “Similar to Champion ONE, Approved Networks has achieved significant growth since its inception, in large part due to its commitment to listening to customers and delivering consistent operational excellence. The decision to merge the companies was based not only on the compelling business synergies, but by the exceptional cultural fit, shared operational ethos, and relentless dedication to customer service.” 

“A large part of Approved Networks’ success has been the company’s ability to identify and take advantage of targeted, strategic growth opportunities, and it became clear that a partnership with Champion ONE would create greater value for our clients and stakeholders,” said Dunteman. “This is exciting news that means enhanced programming, testing and engineering capabilities; redundant lab operations on both the East and West Coast; and increasing growth opportunities for our employees, while providing expanded product breadth and domain expertise to our customers.” 

About Champion ONE:
Champion ONE is a designer, marketer, and supplier of optical networking components worldwide. Founded in 1992, Champion ONE is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, with additional offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Omaha, and Silicon Valley. The company provides high-performance, mission-critical open networking solutions for domestic and international telecommunications providers and category-leading businesses across both public and private sectors. For more information, visit https://www.championone.com/.
 
About Approved Networks:
Approved Networks is an industry leader and authority in the programming, testing, and distribution of high-quality OEM alternative optics. Founded in 2010, Approved Networks is headquartered in Orange County, California with an additional office in Leesburg, Virginia. The company provides networking solutions that are backed by best-in-class engineering and testing – offering technical, logistical, and sales support to discerning global enterprises operating in the toughest networking environments. For more information, visit https://approvednetworks.com/.
 
About U.S. Critical:
U.S. Critical operates the most advanced independent optical networking and connectivity test lab in North America – providing procurement, programming, testing and packaging expertise to enterprise and cloud data center customers around the world. Founded in 2001, U.S. Critical’s vertically integrated business model is ideally suited for delivering world-class quality and reliability at production volumes while providing industry leadership on critical next generation technologies. For more information, visit  https://www.uscritical.com/.

A&M CAPITAL PARTNERS | 06.01.20

Ryan C. McCarthy Joins A&M Capital Partners as a Partner

Greenwich, CT | June 2020 – A&M Capital Partners (“AMCP”), a middle-market private equity buyout fund that is part of the Alvarez & Marsal Capital  (“AMC”) platform, announced that Ryan C. McCarthy has joined the firm as a Partner.  Mr. McCarthy brings over 22 years of experience working with middle-market companies to help them navigate through various forms of growth, transition or inflection, including as an owner, investor, operator and management consultant. 

Prior to joining AMCP, Mr. McCarthy was a Co-founder and Senior Portfolio Manager of Highview Capital, a $500 million middle-market private equity fund that takes a long-term view on companies undergoing a transformation.   Prior to co-founding Highview, Mr. McCarthy spent nine years helping to build Aurora Resurgence, Aurora Capital Group’s value-oriented private equity fund, as a Founding Member, Partner and Member of the Investment Committee.  Additionally, Mr. McCarthy previously spent more than eight years with Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”). 

Mr. McCarthy holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University.  While at Highview, he previously served as a Director of American Plastics, GS Foods, National Fire & Safety, and Firstlight Media.  At Aurora Resurgence, he was formerly a Director of SIRVA, ALLTUB, International Cookware (Pyrex), Lexington Precision and Tops Parking.

About A&M Capital Partners:
A&M Capital Partners, with total assets under management of $1.8 billion, is Alvarez & Marsal Capital’s flagship investment strategy focused on middle-market control transactions in North America.  AMCP Fund I held its final close in 2014 with $600 million in capital commitments.  Between 2012 and 2020, AMCP Fund I invested in 32 companies to date across eight platforms.  Following the success of AMCP I, in 2019 AMCP Fund II closed with $1.2 billion in commitments.  AMCP has a strong and referenceable track record of serving as a trusted partner to founders, corporates and management teams, providing the capital and strategic assistance required to take businesses to the next level of success.

About Alvarez & Marsal Capital:
Alvarez & Marsal Capital (“AMC”) is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $3 billion in total assets under management across four funds and three investment strategies.  The privately-owned firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by its strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal, one of the largest operationally-focused advisory firms in the world.  AMC’s business model combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing with the deep operational expertise, industry knowledge and global corporate relationships of A&M, making it a uniquely attractive partner to management teams, corporates and business owners.

A&M CAPITAL PARTNERS | 05.31.20

Matt Rhone Joins A&M Capital Partners as a Vice President

Greenwich, CT | May 2020 – A&M Capital Partners (“AMCP”), a middle-market private equity buyout fund that is part of the Alvarez & Marsal Capital (“AMC”) platform, announced that Matt Rhone has joined the firm as a Vice President.  Mr. Rhone brings seven years of private equity experience and will focus on sourcing and managing investments across a variety of services and healthcare verticals.

Mr. Rhone joins AMCP with prior experience at Tailwind Capital Partners, where he focused on control buyout investments in business services, industrial services and healthcare companies.  He served on the boards of Loenbro and HMT.  Mr. Rhone also previously worked at Jefferies LLC where he was engaged in investment banking.  Mr. Rhone earned his BA in Economics and Environmental Studies from Amherst College.

About A&M Capital Partners:
A&M Capital Partners, with total assets under management of $1.8 billion, is Alvarez & Marsal Capital’s flagship investment strategy focused on middle-market control transactions in North America.  AMCP Fund I held its final close in 2014 with $600 million in capital commitments.  Between 2012 and 2020, AMCP Fund I invested in 32 companies to date across eight platforms.  Following the success of AMCP I, in 2019 AMCP Fund II closed with $1.2 billion in commitments.  AMCP has a strong and referenceable track record of serving as a trusted partner to founders, corporates and management teams, providing the capital and strategic assistance required to take businesses to the next level of success.

About Alvarez & Marsal Capital:
Alvarez & Marsal Capital is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $3 billion in total assets under management across four funds and three investment strategies.  The privately-owned firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by its strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”), one of the largest operationally-focused advisory firms in the world.  AMC’s business model combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing with the deep operational expertise, industry knowledge and global corporate relationships of A&M, making it a uniquely attractive partner to management teams, corporates and business owners.

A&M CAPITAL PARTNERS | 04.23.20

Brady Acquires Majority Interest in Maintenance Mart

Las Vegas, NV – Brady Industries (“Brady”), a portfolio company of A&M Capital Partners II (“AMCP”), a middle-market private equity fund that is part of the Alvarez & Marsal Capital (“AMC”) platform, acquired Maintenance Mart, a leading regional distributor of janitorial supplies and equipment.

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Maintenance Mart has a proven track record of providing reliable products and service throughout Phoenix, Tempe, Tucson and its surrounding areas.

Maintenance Mart complements Brady by improving its regional end-market expertise and scaling its existing Arizona market presence. The combination furthers Brady’s commercial office expertise in Arizona, is strategically located near Brady’s existing Arizona operations, which will result in operational efficiencies, and increases Brady’s distribution network with the addition of two new facilities.

About Brady:
Brady has been pioneering the way products and solutions are delivered to facility and foodservice professionals for more than 70 years.  At the heart of Brady’s operation is a community-minded culture driven by a workforce of more than 500 employees currently in 22 locations throughout Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Maryland, California and Texas including its Las Vegas, Nevada headquarters.

Brady’s approach to partnership is unique by providing integrated customer support, expertise, technical support, and service across a full spectrum of customer needs including extensive facility offerings, complete dish machine and laundry machine service, equipment sales, rentals and service and foodservice supplies.  Brady provides these specialized solutions for customers in key commercial market segments including hospitality, education, healthcare, government, building service contractors and more.  More information on Brady can be found on the Company’s website, www.bradyindustries.com.

About A&M Capital Partners:
A&M Capital Partners, with total assets under management of $1.8 billion, is Alvarez & Marsal Capital’s flagship investment strategy focused on middle-market control transactions in North America.  AMCP Fund I held its final close in 2014 with $600 million in capital commitments.  Between 2012 and 2020, AMCP Fund I invested in 32 companies to date across eight platforms.  Following the success of AMCP I, in 2019 AMCP Fund II closed with $1.2 billion in commitments.  AMCP has a strong and referenceable track record of serving as a trusted partner to founders, corporates and management teams, providing the capital and strategic assistance required to take businesses to the next level of success.

About Alvarez & Marsal Capital:
Alvarez & Marsal Capital is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $3 billion in total assets under management across four funds and three investment strategies.  The privately-owned firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by its strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”), one of the largest operationally-focused advisory firms in the world.  AMC’s business model combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing with the deep operational expertise, industry knowledge and global corporate relationships of A&M, making it a uniquely attractive partner to management teams, corporates and business owners.

A&M CAPITAL PARTNERS | 02.12.20

PatientCare EMS Solutions Acquires MedFleet Ambulance Service

PatientCare EMS Solutions (“PatientCare”), a portfolio company of A&M Capital Partners (“AMCP”), a middle-market private equity fund that is part of the Alvarez & Marsal Capital (“AMC”) platform, has acquired MedFleet Ambulance Service (“MedFleet”), a provider of advanced life support (“ALS”) and basic life support (“BLS”) ambulance, as well as stretcher services, primarily related to interfacility medical transports for patients in the Florida Counties of Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk.

MedFleet represents an expansion of PatientCare’s footprint in the Southeastern United States, complementing PatientCare’s existing Florida operations and offering a stronger market position in the interfacility ambulance services.  PatientCare will support MedFleet with its best-in-class technology and resources to expand services and enhance back office, human resources and other critical functions.

About PatientCare:
PatientCare is a leading provider of ground-based 911 emergency ambulance services and other critical healthcare logistics solutions. Headquartered in Tyler, Texas, the company operates growing partnerships with representative customers in Florida, Texas, Indiana, California, South Dakota, Mississippi and New York.  PatientCare is responsible for transporting more than 350,000 patients annually and is committed to providing compassionate quality care and service built around the needs of the patients and communities in which it serves.

About MedFleet:
Since its inception in 1973, MedFleet has been committed to providing BLS ambulance service and over the years has expanded services into ALS level transports in its geographic coverage area of Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk Counties in Florida.  MedFleet has focused largely on interfacility transports, providing a needed service in the Western and Central regions of Florida.  MedFleet is based in New Port Richey, Florida and has multiple contracts with the area’s hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare facilities.

About A&M Capital Partners:
A&M Capital Partners, with total assets under management of $1.8 billion, is Alvarez & Marsal Capital’s flagship investment strategy focused on middle-market control transactions in North America.  AMCP Fund I held its final close in 2014 with $600 million in capital commitments.  Between 2012 and 2020, AMCP Fund I invested in 32 companies to date across eight platforms.  Following the success of AMCP I, in 2019 AMCP Fund II closed with $1.2 billion in commitments.  AMCP has a strong and referenceable track record of serving as a trusted partner to founders, corporates and management teams, providing the capital and strategic assistance required to take businesses to the next level of success.

About Alvarez & Marsal Capital:
Alvarez & Marsal Capital is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $3 billion in total assets under management across four funds and three investment strategies.  The privately-owned firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by its strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”), one of the largest operationally-focused advisory firms in the world.  AMC’s business model combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing with the deep operational expertise, industry knowledge and global corporate relationships of A&M, making it a uniquely attractive partner to management teams, corporates and business owners.

A&M CAPITAL PARTNERS | 12.31.19

Talus Payments Completes Three Add-on Acquisitions during 2019

Talus Payments (“Talus”), a portfolio company of A&M Capital Partners (“AMCP”), a middle-market private equity fund that is part of the Alvarez & Marsal Capital (“AMC”) platform, completed three acquisitions during 2019: MSP Consulting, LLC (“MSP”), Merchant Services, LTD (“MSL”) and ValuPlus Merchants Association, Inc. (“ValuPlus”).  The three acquisitions have further diversified the Company’s go-to-market channels, migrated Talus’ portfolio to higher settled volume merchant accounts and further enhanced the Talus management team.

MSP, headquartered in Overland Park, KS, is a differentiated payments business which takes a consultative approach to payment services and goes-to-market through integrated partnerships with alliance and referral partners (banks and industry groups).  The Company represents a platform with strong organic growth, high quality merchant mix and a talented management team who joined Talus full time post-closing.  Additionally, MSP’s differentiated approach to payment services further diversifies Talus’ go-to-market channel offering.

MSL, headquartered in Miami, FL, is a leading payments industry merchant acquirer primarily focused on integrated bank referral, B2B and traditional SMB markets.  The Company is an attractive addition for Talus due to its high volume merchant portfolio as well as its strong network of professional independent sales agents with a track-record of selling into niche B2B and bank referral markets.

ValuPlus, headquartered in Denver, CO, is a small merchant acquirer focused on SMB merchants in the Front Range region of the United States.  The Company is highly complementary to Talus due to its growing MID portfolio, focus on higher volume merchant accounts and the geographic diversity of the independent sales agent network that ValuPlus brings to Talus.

About Talus Payments:
Talus Payments, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading technology-driven provider of payment-processing solutions to small and mid-sized merchants.  Talus provides a full suite of merchant services including lead identification, standardized sale processes, underwriting, activations, deployment, customer service and risk monitoring.  Talus goes to market through both direct sales and integrated partnership channels to provide technology-enabled payment processing solutions in a high-touch, customer centric manner.

About A&M Capital Partners:
A&M Capital Partners, with total assets under management of $1.8 billion, is Alvarez & Marsal Capital’s flagship investment strategy focused on middle-market control transactions in North America.  AMCP Fund I held its final close in 2014 with $600 million in capital commitments.  Between 2012 and 2020, AMCP Fund I invested in 32 companies to date across eight platforms.  Following the success of AMCP I, in 2019 AMCP Fund II closed with $1.2 billion in commitments.  AMCP has a strong and referenceable track record of serving as a trusted partner to founders, corporates and management teams, providing the capital and strategic assistance required to take businesses to the next level of success.

About Alvarez & Marsal Capital:
Alvarez & Marsal Capital is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $3 billion in total assets under management across four funds and three investment strategies.  The privately-owned firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by its strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”), one of the largest operationally-focused advisory firms in the world.  AMC’s business model combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing with the deep operational expertise, industry knowledge and global corporate relationships of A&M, making it a uniquely attractive partner to management teams, corporates and business owners.

A&M CAPITAL PARTNERS | 12.31.19

A&M Capital Partners Announces Promotions

Greenwich, CT | December 2019 – A&M Capital Partners (“AMCP”), the flagship middle-market private equity buyout fund that is part of the Alvarez & Marsal Capital  (“AMC”) platform, is pleased to announce that Robert Haisch has been promoted to Partner.  Rob has been with AMCP since 2014 and has led AMCP’s investments in and is a Director of Talus Payments, PatientCare EMS Solutions and Organix Recycling.

Additionally, AMCP would like to announce the promotions of Adam Fuchs to Principal, Alex Sacripanti to Vice President and Adam Gottlieb to Senior Associate.

About A&M Capital Partners:
A&M Capital Partners, with total assets under management of $1.8 billion, is Alvarez & Marsal Capital’s flagship investment strategy focused on middle-market control transactions in North America.  AMCP Fund I held its final close in 2014 with $600 million in capital commitments.  Between 2012 and 2020, AMCP Fund I invested in 32 companies to date across eight platforms.  Following the success of AMCP I, in 2019 AMCP Fund II closed with $1.2 billion in commitments.  AMCP has a strong and referenceable track record of serving as a trusted partner to founders, corporates and management teams, providing the capital and strategic assistance required to take businesses to the next level of success.

About Alvarez & Marsal Capital:
Alvarez & Marsal Capital is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $3 billion in total assets under management across four funds and three investment strategies.  The privately-owned firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by its strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”), one of the largest operationally-focused advisory firms in the world.  AMC’s business model combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing with the deep operational expertise, industry knowledge and global corporate relationships of A&M, making it a uniquely attractive partner to management teams, corporates and business owners.