Deal Details
Knox Lane Acquires Majority Stake in Guardian
Summary
Knox Lane has recently acquired a majority stake in Guardian Fire Protection Services (“Guardian” or the “Company”). Guardian's existing shareholders will reinvest alongside Knox Lane and continue to own a significant minority stake in the Company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Baird served as exclusive financial advisor to Knox Lane on this transaction.
About
Knox Lane is a growth-oriented investment firm comprised of a team of accomplished investors and operators with a shared work history and a strong track record of partnering with leading companies to accelerate transformational growth. Knox Lane employs an investor-operator mindset and seeks to provide support across a number of business components, including human capital, brand management, end-to-end digital transformation, sourcing, supply chain and logistics, strategic acquisitions and business development. Knox Lane is headquartered San Francisco, California.Guardian is a premier fire and life safety services business with an over 40-year track record of providing complete fire protection services for commercial businesses, government buildings and other organizations. The Company was formed through the merger of Confires in New Jersey, Liberty Fire Solutions in Pennsylvania and Fire Systems of Michigan and Fire Pros in Michigan, and is a partner to more than 24,000 customers across the mid-Atlantic and Midwestern U.S., offering a comprehensive suite of products and services, localized service delivery and efficient service. Guardian is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.
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- Date
- January 2024
- Company
- Knox Lane
- Transaction
- M&A - Buyside
- Sectors
- Technology & Services
- Verticals
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Facility, Industrial, Residential & Environmental Services
- Target Geography
- North America
- Acquiror Geography
- North America
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