Kohlberg & Company

Riveron Makes Investment in Southern California

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Mittwoch, Juni 5, 2024
Professional Services, Business, Other Professional Services, Finance, Consulting, Accounting, IPO, Kohlberg & Company, Organization, Telecommunications, Gorrell, H.I.G. Capital, Health, Kohlberg, Agriculture, Capital, Partnership, CFO, Knowledge

Riveron , a national business advisory firm focused on serving the office of the CFO , private equity, and other capital providers, announced a strategic investment in Southern California.

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  • Riveron , a national business advisory firm focused on serving the office of the CFO , private equity, and other capital providers, announced a strategic investment in Southern California.
  • To better serve clients among public companies, private companies, and their sponsors, Riveron has opened a new office in Orange County and named new leadership – Scott Gorrell as Southern California Market Leader along with Brad Webster , Jeff Perea , and Scott Robinson to lead growth in Southern California.
  • “Historically, Riveron has counseled organizations in Southern California, especially in the areas of accounting advisory , IPO readiness , and restructuring and turnaround services,” said Sam Shaw, Riveron’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • Capital - which is continuing its partnership with Riveron through a minority investment.

Riveron Deepens Business Advisory Presence in South Florida

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Montag, Mai 13, 2024
Finance, Consulting, Business, Accounting, Professional Services, Partnership, Kohlberg, Growth, Capital, Kohlberg & Company, Ernst & Young, H.I.G. Capital, CFO, Airline

Riveron , a national business advisory firm focused on serving the office of the CFO , private equity, and other capital providers, announced a strategic investment and leadership expansion in South Florida.

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  • Riveron , a national business advisory firm focused on serving the office of the CFO , private equity, and other capital providers, announced a strategic investment and leadership expansion in South Florida.
  • Rick Gonzalez , has been hired as the Riveron South Florida market leader along with transactions services experts Rick Kapp and Sylvain Dominici.
  • The expanded team aims to deepen the firm’s presence in the region, a fast-growing geographic hub for private equity, public, and private companies.
  • “With our expanded local presence, I have full confidence Rick and the Riveron South Florida team will comprehensively serve the varied needs of businesses in this strategic market.”

BluSky Restoration Contractors Announces Leadership Changes

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024
Investment, Stemper, Partners Group, Kohlberg, Kohlberg & Company, Senior advisor, Management

DENVER, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., announced last week that Kent Stemper, current Vice Chairman of the Board, has rejoined the company as Chief Executive Officer. Stemper, who previously served as BluSky's CEO for seven years from 2014 to 2021, will remain a member of the Board of Directors.

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  • BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., announced last week that Kent Stemper, current Vice Chairman of the Board, has rejoined the company as Chief Executive Officer.
  • DENVER, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC , a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., announced last week that Kent Stemper, current Vice Chairman of the Board, has rejoined the company as Chief Executive Officer.
  • "I am proud of the team at BluSky and the goals we have achieved over the last several years.
  • BluSky has been jointly owned by leading private markets firms Partners Group, acting on behalf of its clients, and Kohlberg & Company ("Kohlberg") since October 2021.

USIC Announces Appointment of President and CEO

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Mittwoch, Februar 28, 2024
Data Management, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Urban Planning, Technology, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Software, Networks, Hardware, Other Construction & Property, College of Engineering (KNUST), Engineering, Multimedia, Mining, Kohlberg, Equipment, Mergers and acquisitions, Water, Electronics, Kohlberg & Company, Learning, Partners Group, Face, Employment, GE Transportation, Transport, Management

USIC, North America’s leading provider of underground utility locating services, announced today the appointment of Yuvbir Singh as President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • USIC, North America’s leading provider of underground utility locating services, announced today the appointment of Yuvbir Singh as President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Ron Childress, USIC’s interim CEO, has held the position since September 2023 and will return to his previous role as a member of USIC’s Board of Directors.
  • “USIC and our customers will benefit from his extensive experience and innovative approach.
  • Partners Group originally invested in USIC in 2017 and partnered in November 2022 with a Kohlberg-led consortium, including funds managed by Mubadala and Neuberger Berman.

Worldwide Clinical Trials Completes Recapitalization with Kohlberg & Company

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Dienstag, Dezember 12, 2023
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Health, Clinical Trials, Compatibility, Research, Investment, Patient, ISR, Culture, TJC, Late Phases, Worldwide, Partnership, Industry Standard, Clinical trial, Growth, Medicine, Kohlberg & Company, Management, Fine chemical, Pharmaceutical industry, Kohlberg

Worldwide Clinical Trials (“Worldwide”), a privately held, leading global, full-service contract research organization (“CRO”), has announced the closing of its previously announced recapitalization that gives funds managed by Kohlberg & Company, LLC (“Kohlberg”), a leading private equity firm with over 35 years of experience partnering with management and companies like Worldwide, a majority stake in the company.

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  • Worldwide Clinical Trials (“Worldwide”), a privately held, leading global, full-service contract research organization (“CRO”), has announced the closing of its previously announced recapitalization that gives funds managed by Kohlberg & Company, LLC (“Kohlberg”), a leading private equity firm with over 35 years of experience partnering with management and companies like Worldwide, a majority stake in the company.
  • “This is a significant milestone for Worldwide – one that positions us for further growth and expands our ability to deliver best in class partnerships for our customers while cultivating a culture for our team members to do their best, mission-oriented work,” said Peter Benton , President and CEO, Worldwide Clinical Trials.
  • This investment by Kohlberg, and continued investment by TJC, elevates our approach to best support our customers and continue delivering customized clinical research programs.”
    With this transaction, Matt Jennings , Operating Partner of Kohlberg, becomes Chairman of Worldwide’s Board of Directors.
  • Worldwide remains a privately held company with no other changes to its leadership team, employee base, or customer experience.

USIC Announces Leadership Changes

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Donnerstag, September 28, 2023
Utilities, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Energy, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, Kohlberg & Company, Learning, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Infrastructure, Kohlberg, Safety, Space Infrastructure Servicing, Multimedia, Partners Group, Investment, Growth, Management, USIC

USIC, the leading North American provider of utility location services, announced today that Mike Ryan has retired as USIC’s President and CEO.

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  • USIC, the leading North American provider of utility location services, announced today that Mike Ryan has retired as USIC’s President and CEO.
  • The Company has retained an executive search firm to find a new President and CEO.
  • We owe Mike Ryan an enormous debt of gratitude, and on behalf of the entire USIC team, I wish to thank him for his invaluable contributions.”
    “Since I took the helm of USIC four years ago, we have moved the needle on multiple fronts,” stated Mr. Ryan.
  • Partners Group originally invested in USIC in 2017, and partnered in November 2022 with a Kohlberg-led consortium, including funds managed by Mubadala and Neuberger Berman.

Jack in the Box Inc. Announces Tom Rose as New Del Taco Brand President

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Dienstag, September 12, 2023
Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Kohlberg & Company, KFC, Kohlberg, Taco Bell, Acquisition, Box, Growth, Yum! Brands, Fast food, Kansas City metropolitan area, East Carolina University

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) announced that Tom Rose will assume the role of Del Taco Brand President, effective immediately.

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  • Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) announced that Tom Rose will assume the role of Del Taco Brand President, effective immediately.
  • Rose is a 30-plus-year veteran in the restaurant business with a proven track record in various corporate and franchise leadership roles.
  • Most recently, he consulted Jack in the Box on the recent initiative to improve the company-owned Kansas City market.
  • “I couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to be a part of an organization with such a bright future.”

Riveron Names Sam Shaw as Next Chief Executive Officer

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Dienstag, August 22, 2023
Consulting, Accounting, Professional Services, Finance, Kohlberg & Company, Grant Thornton International, Partnership, Java transaction service, Shaw, Multimedia, Creativity, Acquisition, CFO, Growth, Management, Alberto Riveron

Riveron, a national business advisory firm focused on serving the office of the CFO , private equity , and other capital providers, announced today that Sam Shaw will succeed Julie Howard as chief executive officer, effective October 1, 2023.

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  • Riveron, a national business advisory firm focused on serving the office of the CFO , private equity , and other capital providers, announced today that Sam Shaw will succeed Julie Howard as chief executive officer, effective October 1, 2023.
  • Prior to joining Riveron, Shaw capped 15 years of diverse experience at Grant Thornton by serving as its CFO.
  • "Sam is a highly accomplished leader in the professional services industry and has been an invaluable strategic thought partner to me during his time at Riveron," said current CEO Julie Howard.
  • I look forward to seeing all that Riveron will achieve with Sam at the helm."

Kohlberg & Company to Acquire Majority Stake in Engage PEO

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Mittwoch, August 9, 2023
Professional Services, Small Business, Other Professional Services, Human Resources, Finance, Consulting, Kohlberg & Company, Insurance, Wardwell, Partnership, PEO, Life, BofA Securities, Ropes & Gray, Professional employer organization, Investment, HR, Growth, Environment, Safety, Sales, Engage, Kohlberg, Light-year

Kohlberg & Company, LLC (“Kohlberg”) today announced a strategic partnership with Engage PEO (“Engage” or "the Company"), a leading professional employer organization (“PEO”) providing HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S., providing a critical competitive advantage.

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  • Kohlberg & Company, LLC (“Kohlberg”) today announced a strategic partnership with Engage PEO (“Engage” or "the Company"), a leading professional employer organization (“PEO”) providing HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S., providing a critical competitive advantage.
  • As part of this transaction, Kohlberg will acquire a majority stake and partner with existing investor Lightyear Capital LLC (“Lightyear”), and the Engage management team, both of which will retain a minority investment, to further accelerate the company’s strong growth trajectory.
  • In an environment where talent is more important than ever, Engage has successfully helped its clients navigate an increasingly complex HR and regulatory landscape.
  • “Engage provides a truly differentiated PEO service offering that delivers unique value to its clients and channel partners,” said Alex Forrey, Managing Director at Kohlberg & Company.

Kohlberg signs a definitive agreement to acquire majority stake in Worldwide Clinical Trials

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Montag, August 7, 2023
Research, Neurology, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Health, Pharmaceutical, Other Science, Science, Oncology, Triangle Park (Quezon City), Kohlberg & Company, Centerview Partners, TJC, Partnership, Drug development, Medicine, Culture, Sale, Kirkland & Ellis, Neuroscience, Jefferies Group, Patient, Growth, Rare, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Fine chemical, Pharmaceutical industry, Kohlberg, Worldwide

Following the sale to Kohlberg, TJC will retain a meaningful minority equity stake in the Company.

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  • Following the sale to Kohlberg, TJC will retain a meaningful minority equity stake in the Company.
  • The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
  • With more than 3,200 employees across nearly 60 countries, Worldwide is therapeutically focused on cardiovascular, metabolic, neuroscience, oncology, and rare diseases.
  • Centerview Partners LLC served as financial advisor and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP acted as legal counsel to Kohlberg.