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1/11/2012
Littlejohn & Co. Enhances Management Team With Promotion Of Antonio Miranda To Managing Director
GREENWICH, CT, January 11, 2012 — Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment firm based in Greenwich, CT, announced today the promotion of Antonio Miranda from Principal to Managing Director....
1/4/2012
Littlejohn & Co. Announces Leadership Promotions Michael Klein Named CEO & Brian Ramsay Elevated to President
GREENWICH, CT, January 4, 2012 — Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment firm, announced today senior leadership promotions: Michael Klein, President, has been named CEO, and Brian Ramsay has been promoted to President from his position as Managing Director....
10/17/2011
Littlejohn & Co. Completes Acquisition Of SunSource Holdings, Inc.
GREENWICH, CT, October 17, 2011 — Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment firm based in Greenwich, CT, announced today that it has acquired SunSource Holdings, Inc....
5/6/2011
Littlejohn & Co. Announces Recapitalization of Synventive Molding Solutions
Investment by Littlejohn Supports Growth Platform for Global Hot Runner Systems Provider With Newly Restructured Balance Sheet
GREENWICH, CT, May 6, 2011 – Littlejohn & Co....
3/30/2011
Synchronous Aerospace Group Announces Acquisition of Weaver Manufacturing, Inc.
SANTA ANA, Calif., March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Synchronous Aerospace Group, a leading provider of machined metal and composite parts as well as kits and assemblies to the global aerospace industry, announced that its parent company has acquired Weaver Manufacturing, Inc....
3/8/2011
Soundview Maritime Announces Engagement Of Dr. Moritz Mittelbach As Strategic Advisor
GREENWICH, CT, March 8, 2011 — Soundview Maritime, LLC, an owner and operator of mid-sized container ships for charter to leading global ocean and intermodal transportation companies, today announced it has engaged Dr....
12/17/2010
Littlejohn & Co. Completes Sale Of Van Houtte To Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. For CAD$915 Million
GREENWICH, CT, December 17, 2010 – Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a Greenwich, CT private investment firm, today announced that it has completed the sale of Van Houtte, one of North America's leading gourmet coffee roasters, marketers and distributors, to Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc....
11/30/2010
Littlejohn & Co. Announces Acquisition Of Henniges Automotive Holdings, Inc.
GREENWICH, CT, November 30, 2010 - Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment firm based in Greenwich, CT, announced today the acquisition of Henniges Automotive Holdings, Inc....
7/11/2010
Littlejohn & Co. Announces Sale Of Kenan Advantage Group, Inc.
GREENWICH, CT, June 11, 2010 - Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment firm that applies an operational approach to building middle-market companies, today announced the sale of portfolio company Kenan Advantage Group, Inc....
4/14/2010
Latham Inernational Plan Of Reorganization Confirmed
Latham Inernational Plan Of Reorganization Confirmed
Court Approves "Pre-Packaged" Plan of Reorganization Allowing Company to Emerge from Chapter 11 with Restructured Balance Sheet
Company Receives Commitment for $30 Million in Exit Financing
Latham, N....
4/6/2010
Littlejohn & Co. Announces Recapitalization of CTI Foods
GREENWICH, CT, April 6, 2010 - Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment firm that applies an operational approach to building middle-market companies, today announced it has completed the recapitalization of CTI Foods Holding Co....
1/22/2010
Latham Inernational Plan of Reorganization Confirmed
Court Approves "Pre-Packaged" Plan of Reorganization Allowing Company to Emerge from Chapter 11 with Restructured Balance Sheet
Company Receives Commitment for $30 Million in Exit Financing
Latham, N....
11/12/2009
Kenan Advantage Group and Reinhard Transportation Reach Agreement
NORTH CANTON, OH, November 12, 2009 The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. ("KAG"), the nation's largest bulk transportation and logistics provider to the petroleum and specialty products industries, announced it has completed an acquisition of the assets of Washington-based Reinhard Transportation ("Reinhard")....
5/29/2009
Wyle Enters Into Merger Agreement With Court Square Capital
EL SEGUNDO, CA, May, 29, 2009 ' Wyle Holdings, Inc., one of the nation's leading providers of specialized engineering, professional, and information technology services to military and civilian government agencies, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Court Square Capital Partners....
1/7/2009
Littlejohn & Co. Portfolio Company Synchronous Aerospace Group Announces Acquisition Of Helicomb International, Inc
Commercial and Military Composites Capabilities Strengthen Precision Machined Parts Offerings GREENWICH, CT, January 7, 2009 Littlejohn & Co....
7/25/2008
Littlejohn & Co. Announces Sale of Stolle Machinery Company to GSO Capital Partners
GREENWICH, Conn., July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment firm that applies an operational approach to building middle-market companies, today announced that it has completed the sale of its portfolio company, Stolle Machinery Company, LLC, the world's leading provider of equipment, aftermarket parts and services used in the production of beverage and food cans, to investment funds managed by GSO Capital Partners LP and its affiliates for an undisclosed amount....
3/4/2008
Kenan Advantage Group Completes Transport Service Co. Acquisition
CANTON, OH, March 04, 2008 - Kenan Advantage Group (KAG), the nation's largest bulk transportation and logistics provider to the petroleum and niche chemical industries, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Chicago, IL-based, Transport Service Co....
1/17/2008
Wyle Completes Acquisition of RSIS
El SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan. 17 Wyle has completed the acquisition of RS Information Systems of McLean, Va....
1/8/2008
Littlejohn & Co. Announces Appointment of Steven G. Raich as Managing Director
Copyright © 2008 PR Newswire Association LLC. All Rights Reserved. GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Littlejohn & Co....
10/26/2007
Littlejohn & Co. Announces Sale Of Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc.
GREENWICH, CT, October 26, 2007 - Littlejohn & Co., a private investment firm that applies an operational approach to building middle-market companies, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc....
8/21/2007
Littlejohn & Co. Announces Acquisition of Synchronous Aerospace Group
Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment firm that applies an operational approach to building middle-market companies, today announced that it has acquired Synchronous Aerospace Group ("Synchronous" or the "Company"), a manufacturer of quality precision-machined parts and integrated kits and assemblies to the commercial and defense aerospace and space markets....
7/27/2007
Littlejohn & Co. Completes Acquisition Of ITT Switches Business
Littlejohn & Co., a private investment firm that applies an operational approach to building middle-market companies, today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of ITT Corporation's (NYSE: ITT) global switch business....
7/20/2007
Littlejohn & Co. Completes Acquisition Of Van Houtte For Cdn$600 Million
Littlejohn & Co., a private investment firm that applies an operational approach to building middle-market companies, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Van Houtte Inc....
3/16/2007
Littlejohn & Co. Completes Sale Of Diamond InnovationsTo Sandvik Tooling
Littlejohn & Co., a private investment firm that applies an operational approach to building middle-market companies, today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of Diamond Innovations to Sandvik Tooling, a subsidiary of Sandvik AB of Sweden....
3/1/2007
Littlejohn & Co. Increases Fund III To $850 Million
GREENWICH, CT, March 1, 2007 - Littlejohn & Co., a private investment firm that applies an operational approach to building middle-market companies, today announced that it has completed raising additional capital for Littlejohn Fund III with total capital commitments of $850 million....
1/23/2007
Littlejohn & Co. Promotes David Simon to Managing Director
GREENWICH, CT, January 22, 2007 - Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment firm that applies an operational approach to building middle-market companies, today announced the promotion of David Simon as a Managing Director....
9/8/2006
Littlejohn & Co. Announces Agreement to Sell Eliokem to AXA Private Equity
Global Niche Specialty Chemicals Business Enhanced By Strategic Operating Initiatives Implemented Since Carve-Out From Goodyear Tire & Rubber GREENWICH, CT, September 8, 2006 -- Littlejohn & Co....
8/1/2006
Kenan Advantage Group Acquires Bulk Express, Inc.
Canton, OH, August 1, 2006 -- Back on an aggressive strategic acquisition track with the assistance of new equity partner Littlejohn & Co....
3/6/2006
Littlejohn & Co. Strengthens Senior Ranks With Promotions of Steven Raich and David Simon as Principals
GREENWICH, CT, March 6, 2006 -- Littlejohn & Co., a private investment firm that applies an operational approach to building middle market companies undergoing fundamental change, today announced the promotions of Steven Raich and David Simon to Principal....
3/2/2006
THE DEAL - HELPING THE SICK
Having a knack for finding and fixing underperforming companies has long been a specialty of private equity boutique Littlejohn & Co....
10/24/2005
LITTLEJOHN REACHES AGREEMENT TO SELL PSC, INC. TO DATALOGIC S.P.A.
SALE OF LEADING MAKER OF FIXED POSITION BAR CODE SCANNING TECHNOLOGY GREENWICH, CT, October 24, 2005 -- Littlejohn & Co....
5/4/2005
Littlejohn & Co. Announces Final Close of $650 million Fund III
Greenwich, CT, May 4, 2005 -- Littlejohn & Co., a private investment firm that applies an operational approach to building middle market companies, today announced that it has completed the final closing of Littlejohn Fund III, L....
1/31/2005
WYLE NAMES GEORGE R. MELTON CEO AND PRESIDENT; COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF GENERAL DYNAMICS AERONAUTICS BUSINESS
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan. 31 -- Wyle Laboratories, Inc., one of the leading engineering firms specializing in high-tech testing, life sciences and technical support services, today announced the appointment of George R....
8/22/2004
PSC Inc. Names Jack Farrell President and CEO
PSC, Inc., a global provider of data-capture products, today announced that Jack Farrell, a mobile and wireless industry veteran, has joined the company as president and CEO....
7/9/2004
Oshkosh Truck Completes Purchase of Jerr-Dan Corporation
OSHKOSH, WI (BUSINESS WIRE) July 9, 2004 -- Oshkosh Truck Corporation (NYSE:OSK - News), a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, announced today it has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of Jerr-Dan Corporation's stock from an affiliate of Littlejohn & Co....
12/11/2003
Wyle Laboratories Announces Agreement to Partner With Littlejohn & Co., LLC
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyle Laboratories, Inc. announced today it has reached an agreement with Littlejohn & Co....
9/25/2003
Littlejohn & Co., LLC to Acquire GE Superabrasives from General Electric Company Thursday September 25, 1:00 pm ET
WILTON, Conn. & GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 2003--Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment organization, and GE announced today they have entered into a definitive agreement for Littlejohn Fund II, L....
9/22/2003
Bain Rolling With Keystone Buy
Ken MacFadyen/Buyouts/Sep 22, 2003 -- Bain Capital has been on a buying binge the last few months, moving into the hipper segment of the buyout market lately with its purchase of Bombardier's recreational products division, and most recently a secondary buyout of Keystone Automotive, a seller of wheel rims and other specialty automotive parts....
11/23/2002
PSC Agrees to Littlejohn Buyout
Jonathan Berke, The Daily Deal. -- The maker of bar-code scanners will file for Chapter 11 as part of a plan to be taken private by the Greenwich, CT-based private equity firm....
8/14/2002
Eliokem Celebrates its Independence
Goodyear's Specialty Chemicals Offspring Makes Good by Kerri Walsh, Chemical Week Eliokem (Villejust, France), the former Goodyear specialty chemicals operation, has not wasted time expanding its core resins and additives product lines....
6/15/2001
Littlejohn & Co., LLC Acquires Universal Lighting Technologies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Universal Lighting Technologies Inc. (formerly MagneTek Lighting Products Group), a leading manufacturer of electronic and magnetic ballasts, has been acquired by Littlejohn & Co....
9/25/2000
Littlejohn & Co. Lets Go of Fund I Investment
Leslie Green/Buyouts/Sep 25, 2000 -- After two-and-one-half years of ownership, Littlejohn & Co. this month sold General Trailers, a French truck trailer manufacturer, to Apax Partners & CIE, a French private equity firm....