LEDiL, the global market leader in secondary optics for LED lighting, is joining forces with the northern European leader in optical diffusive and reflective components: Ingemann Components (“Ingemann”). LEDiL has signed an agreement to acquire all the shares of Ingemann, creating a combined company that will serve as a one-stop shop for indoor lighting manufacturers.

Ingemann specialises in optimising light output, luminaire efficiency, light distribution, and glare control by providing customised best-in-class products and services. Through long-standing, close customer relationships and high-quality offerings, Ingemann achieved a revenue CAGR of approximately 20% for 2018-2023 (with its present offering), thereby securing a market-leading position in the Nordic office lighting industry. The company’s recent growth has been further fuelled by its geographic expansion in Europe and the US. As a result of the complementary offerings of LEDiL and Ingemann, LEDiL will accelerate Ingemann’s geographic expansion through its global sales and distribution network. Ingemann also creates a platform for further growth in large-scale optics.

“Add-on acquisitions are a core part of Ratos’s strategy, and since 2021, we have completed 19 add-on acquisitions. With complementary offerings and LEDiL’s global customer relationships coupled with proven operational excellence, this acquisition has all the prerequisites to drive profitable growth. LEDiL’s acquisition of Ingemann will create synergies and benefit the customers,” says Jonas Wiström, Chairman of the Board of LEDiL and President & CEO of Ratos.

“At LEDiL, we appreciate Ingemann’s outstanding customer service model, and we will invest in expanding this new complementary offering through our sales networks. Through our combined efforts, we can reach even more customers globally and provide a unique one-stop shop for indoor lighting manufacturers,” says Kimmo Rauhala, CEO of LEDiL.

About Ledil
LEDiL is a Finland-based, global leader in secondary optics for LED lighting. The company designs, develops and sells secondary optics for LED lighting globally. Secondary optics process light from the LED to achieve the luminaires’ optimal function, with the highest energy efficiency possible. Development and design are carried out in Salo, Finland. Products are sold worldwide through the company’s own sales force, agents, and distributors, and LEDiL exhibits industry-leading margins. The company’s products are primarily used in commercial applications such as street lighting, retail, and offices. The number of employees is approximately 110.

About Ingemann Components
Ingemann is a Denmark-based, northern European leader in light output, luminaire efficiency, light distribution, and glare control for large-scale optics. The company’s products are primarily used in retail and offices. The company generates approximately EUR 12m in revenue, with development, design and production carried out in Bjæverskov, Denmark. The company was founded in 2002.

For more information, please contact:
Josefine Uppling, VP Communication, Ratos, +46 76 114 54 21
Kimmo Rauhala, CEO, LEDiL, +35 8 50 558 37 68

About Ratos
Ratos is a Swedish business group focusing on technological and infrastructure solutions, consisting of 17 companies divided into three business areas: Construction & Services, Industry and Consumer. The companies have approximately SEK 34 billion in net sales (LTM). We have a distinct corporate culture and strategy – everything we do is based on our core values: Simplicity, Speed in Execution and It’s All About People. We enable independent subsidiaries to excel by being part of something larger. People, leadership, culture and values are key focus areas.

Mentha has entered into an agreement with SPC Group to accelerate the company’s (international) growth. SPC specializes in protective coatings within the metal industry, serving a diverse and respected clientele in various sectors including energy, infrastructure, and industry. The Belgian company aims for faster international growth, both organically and through acquisitions, with the Netherlands as starting point. Besides international expansion, further expansion in Belgium remains on the agenda.

Since its establishment in 2021, SPC has become a successful specialist in industrial coating with nationwide coverage. Operating throughout Belgium with five strategic locations, the company has the capacity and expertise to serve customers, small and large, across various sectors, with various types of coatings, both on-site and at its own facilities.

With seven previous acquisitions, the service offering is significantly expanded, and the market position has been strengthened. Now is the time for the next phase, where SPC’s solid growth track is accelerated with Mentha’s support. International expansion is prioritized, with the Netherlands as initial focus.

Mentha has acquired a majority stake, while the founders and broader management team remain shareholders and responsible for the daily management and further expansion of SPC.

Anthony Demaerel and Yves de Mild, founders of SPC, are excited about the collaboration with Mentha. Demaerel said “We are very excited to continue our growth journey with Mentha in the coming years. With SPC, we have taken significant steps in Belgium in recent years and aim to actively expand our footprint in the Netherlands in the coming period.” De Mild added, “In addition to sector experience and a broad network in the Netherlands, Mentha shares the same no-nonsense approach and entrepreneurial culture as SPC.”

Ruben Stove, Mentha: “We are impressed by the expertise that SPC brings to the table, as well as the way they contribute to the professionalization of the conservation market. Regulations and associated compliance requirements are becoming increasingly strict, where scale and expertise only work in favor of players like SPC. In addition to the existing business, we see numerous growth opportunities that we want to realize together with the entire SPC team in the coming period.”

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Irving, TX – April 2, 2024 —

Shermco Industries, Inc. (“Shermco”), one of North America’s largest and fastest growing providers of electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning and repair services, announced today it has completed the acquisition of Power Test, Inc. (“Power Test”), a NETA-accredited electrical testing business based in Harrisburg, NC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Since 2005, Power Test has been a leader in providing field service, maintenance, testing, repair and analysis of power distribution systems and equipment to numerous customers in Charlotte and Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas. Power Test is accredited by NETA, the InterNational Electrical Testing Association.

The Power Test management team, including Ron McCormick, Doug Templeton and Rich Walker, will join Shermco following the acquisition. Leveraging the support and resources of the wider Shermco organization, the team will continue to offer unmatched service excellence and a rigorous focus on safety, aligning with Shermco’s foundational values.

“This strategic acquisition is a significant milestone in our journey towards expanding and enhancing Shermco’s service offerings in the southeastern United States, and we anticipate continuing our acquisition strategy to expand our presence in key markets,” said Phil Petrocelli, CEO of Shermco.

Doug Templeton, owner at Power Test, added, “We are very excited to join the Shermco team, which shares our dedication to maintaining the highest standards in safety and professionalism for both our employees and clients. Their additional resources and expertise will allow us to continue to grow and add innovative services.”

Shermco is majority-owned by San Francisco-based Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private equity firm.

About Shermco
Headquartered in Irving, TX, Shermco provides electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning and repair services to a wide range of utility, industrial, energy and other end markets. With more than 40 locations, Shermco serves a diversified blue-chip client base across North America. The Company is an active participant in NETA (the InterNational Electrical Testing Association), EASA (Electrical Apparatus Service Association), and AWEA (American Wind Energy Association). For more information, visit www.shermco.com.

About Gryphon Investors
Gryphon Investors (https://www.gryphon-inv.com/) is a leading middle-market private equity firm focused on profitably-growing and competitively-advantaged companies in the Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial Growth, and Software sectors. With approximately $9 billion of assets under management, Gryphon prioritizes investments in which it can form strong partnerships with founders, owners, and executives to accelerate the building of leading companies and generate enduring value through its integrated deal and operations business model. Gryphon’s highly-differentiated model integrates its well-proven Operations Resources Group, which is led by full-time, Gryphon senior operating executives with general management, human capital acquisition and development, treasury, finance, and accounting expertises. Gryphon’s three core investment strategies include its Flagship, Heritage, and Junior Capital strategies, each with dedicated funds of capital. The Flagship and Heritage strategies target equity investments of $50 million to $350 million per portfolio company. The Junior Capital strategy targets investments in junior securities of credit facilities, arranged by leading middle-market lenders, in both Gryphon-controlled companies, as well as in other private equity-backed companies operating in Gryphon’s targeted investment sectors.

Schijndel, March 27, 2024 – Belgian investment fund KeBeK Private Equity, together with Dutch
company Apicem Investments, has reached an agreement on the acquisition of a majority stake in
Askové. The current Managing Director of Askové, Leon Heemskerk, will remain involved as a minority
shareholder and will transfer the day-to-day management of the company to Lars Claassen,
Managing Partner of Apicem Investments.

Askové designs and builds high-quality process equipment based on thermoplastics. Over the years,
Askové has specialized in process technology, mechanical and control solutions for the treatment
and cleaning of fluids and emissions, in both biological and chemical ways. In doing so, Askové has
focused on finding practical and eƯicient solutions to problem situations concerning odor treatment
and handling of (contaminated) gases and chemical fluids in industrial processes. Furthermore,
Askové also specializes in the storage, transport and dosing of chemicals in the process industry.
The company works for a number of Water Boards, drinking water companies and renowned
industrial and food companies, among others.

Askové invests in research and development to create innovative process solutions that meet the
needs of its customers to comply with increasingly stringent regulations. This includes designing new
equipment and improving existing products to increase eƯiciency, reliability and safety.
The company is committed to long-term relationships with its customers and provides
comprehensive customer service and support. This includes training of customer personnel,
preventive maintenance, repairs and technical support to ensure that equipment continues to
perform optimally.

The company has approximately 35 dedicated employees. In recent years, Askové has experienced
substantial sales growth. Significant growth is also expected in the future, driven by the increasing
interest in biological purification and nitrogen issues, but also by expanding application areas and
broadening Askové’s product range, with continuity of high quality operations as a fixed value.

For more information:
Askové – www.askove.com

Leon Heemskerk: l.heemskerk@askove.com or +31 650 515141
Apicem – www.apicem.nl
Lars Claassen: l.claassen@apicem.nl or +31-(0)6-4342 5511

At Apicem Investments, we are passionate about entrepreneurship and believe in the power of
collaboration with a personal touch. We pursue strong partnerships with our portfolio companies
and investors, leveraging our expertise, network and personal experience to help them grow and
prosper.

KeBeK Private Equity – www.kebek.be
Gerd Smeets: Gerd.Smeets@kebek.be or +32 2 66 99 022

KeBeK is an independent Belgian investment fund that invests in solid, medium-sized companies
with an identifiable potential for further value creation. KeBeK actively supports the management
team of its participations in the implementation of the jointly defined business strategy. KeBeK
usually takes controlling interests, without however taking an operational role. The fund is managed
by 4 partners who have worked together for many years and have a proven track record in the private
equity industry. KeBeK’s resources are provided by recognized institutional investors, family oƯices
and successful entrepreneurs.

Eindhoven, 27 March 2024 –Metis Group has entered into an agreement with Strukton to acquire A1 Electronics, a provider of electronics manufacturing services, located in Almelo, the Netherlands. With A1 Electronics joining Metis, as per today, the group further strengthens its position in the growing electronics market.

A1 Electronics and its subsidiary Buca Electronics provide electronic manufacturing services focused on the high-mix, low-volume segment, servicing ~100 customers. The current management team consisting of Rudy and Rob Oude Vrielink, and Lamber Voortman, will participate as minority shareholders and maintain their roles as managing directors of A1 to ensure continuity and support further growth of the company.

The mutual strategic-operational collaboration with Metis will enable A1 Electronics to achieve an acceleration of growth and further increase the added value for its customers. A1 complements Metis Group with its very high-mix, low-volume production capabilities, and adds potting and cable assembly capabilities. Whereas Metis’ extensive engineering, technology and higher volume production capabilities will be beneficial for A1’s customers.

Reinier Beltman, CEO of Metis Group, remarks: “Following the launch of the Metis Group earlier this year, we are excited to welcome A1 Electronics to the Group. With over 23 years of experience, A1 Electronics is a very valuable addition. Joining forces will accelerate our joint growth path. We are looking forward to work with Rob, Rudy, Lamber and the team”.

Rudy Oude Vrielink, Managing Director of A1, adds: “We are excited to join Metis Group and are pleased to have found a partner that endorses our philosophy and enables us to provide even more added value to our customers. We look forward to the collaboration with Metis”.

Boris Wirtz, chairman of Metis Group’s Supervisory Board, concludes: “As Supervisory Board we are pleased to welcome A1 to the Metis Group. The acquisition fits perfectly in our buy-and-build strategy which is focused on creating a group of high-quality electronics companies that complement and strengthen each other, whereby we concentrate on realizing synergies through continued knowledge and best-practice sharing”.

About A1 Electronics
Established in 2001, A1 Electronics has developed into a one-stop provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS). The Company specializes in assembling printed circuit boards and integrated finalized products. Its capabilities include SMT, THT, cable assembly, box-build, testing, potting, logistics and lifecycle management services.

A1 Electronics distinguishes itself through its seamless integration of quality and delivery performance. Its commitment to excellence begins with qualified and skilled personnel, supported by a state-of-the-art machine park that adheres to the latest industry guidelines and certifications.
The company has demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility, notably through its subsidiary Buca Electronics, which exclusively employs individuals with a distance to the labor market.

For more information about A1 Electronics, please visit https://www.a1electronics.nl

About Metis Group
Metis Group is a group of electronics companies that provide development, manufacturing and product life cycle management services to customers in a variety of markets. With a combined revenue of well over EUR 130M+ and a strong and committed workforce of 500+ employees across multiple locations in the Netherlands including Eindhoven, Veendam, Drachten and Almelo; Metis Group is ready to support its partners with high-tech electronics solutions.

For more information about Metis Group and its subsidiaries, please visit https://metis-group.nl

We are pleased to announce that Groome Industrial Service Group (“Groome”), a portfolio company of Argosy Private Equity has completed the acquisition of W-S Companies.

W-S Companies and its subsidiaries, (collectively “W-S” or the “Company”), is a provider of industrial services through eight associated entities, offering industrial cleaning and maintenance services such as abrasive grit-blasting, mechanical machine maintenance, explosive de-slagging, welding, and environmental waste removal and disposal, catering primarily to gas & coal-fired power plants. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the Company operates out of 15 facilities spanning Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Montana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin, with additional satellite facilities in Nebraska and North Dakota.

For over 50 years, Groome has provided specialty maintenance services nationwide for several industries including natural gas-fired power generation, coal-fired power generation, refinery, shipping, manufacturing, and aviation. As an industry leader focused on the future, Groome’s turnkey services reduce harmful emissions, improve plant performance, and extend the life of valuable industrial equipment. Their experienced in-house labor teams have helped to establish Groome as the maintenance provider of choice.

W-S provides complementary service offerings to Groome’s base industrial cleaning services, such as industrial and municipal waste removal and disposal, welding & pipefitting education, hydro-excavation, and industrial vacuuming. Additionally, synergies in the customer base in the Midwest and South are expected to offer combined cross-selling opportunities. The acquisition is also expected to improve seasonality of revenue.

Jeff Bause, President & CEO of Groome, stated, “We are excited for W-S to join the Groome Team, creating a bigger and better specialty maintenance company with an even stronger nationwide presence. Both companies provide a service mix that is complimentary to one another while also offering unique specialty services. This acquisition now gives Groome one of the broadest offerings in the industry.”

“We are thrilled about the combination of Groome and W-S. Given Groome’s experience with previous acquisitions, we have confidence in the team’s demonstrated ability to execute integration plans. The consolidated companies now offer a comprehensive suite of services delivered on a national scale. This acquisition not only strengthens Groome’s position in the market but also underscores our commitment to providing unparalleled value and support to its clients,” said Keven Shanahan, Managing Partner, Argosy Private Equity.

Integration is already underway. The Groome and W-S management teams, along with Argosy, are actively working on implementing Argosy’s Value Acceleration Methodology (VAM™) acquisition program to help integrate the operations, realize synergies between the companies, and seek to grow the combined company.

For more information, please contact Keven Shanahan at kshanahan@argosycapital.com