ABACUS FINANCE PROVIDES SENIOR DEBT FINANCING TO SUPPORT THE ACQUISITION OF WORKPLACE MODULAR SYSTEMS LLC BY ACCELEVATION LLC, AN LFM CAPITAL PORTFOLIO COMPANY
New York, NY, May 2, 2023 - Abacus Finance Group, LLC – a leading provider of cash flow-based, classic senior debt for sponsor-led buyouts of lower middle-market companies – today announced that it served as Senior Secured Credit Facilities Administrative Agent and Lead Arranger for senior secured credit facilities to support the acquisition of Workplace Modular Systems LLC by Accelevation LLC, an LFM Capital portfolio company.
Accelevation is a vertically integrated group of manufacturing companies serving the data center, electric vehicle and robotic markets. Workplace is highly complementary to one of Accelevation’s key subsidiaries, SkyLab, a provider of extrusion components and in-plant material management and engineering support to advanced manufacturing facilities. Accelevation is headquartered in Springboro, Ohio and has been a portfolio company of LFM Capital since August 2022. Founded in 1946 and based in Londonderry, New Hampshire, Workplace designs and manufactures workstations used in biotechnology, labs, and industry that combine enhanced productivity with good ergonomics. The Company’s customers can configure workstations to meet their unique task requirements, choosing from a wide variety of platforms and accessories.
“As in past transactions, the Abacus team served up fast and efficient execution,” said LFM Capital Managing Director Chris Lin.
“This was our fourth transaction with LFM Capital, and once again we were able to meet their desire for a smooth execution in a short timeframe, just one of the many attributes of our Total Partnership Approach™,” said Tim Clifford, President and CEO of Abacus. “They are great to work with, having such a disciplined, market focus,” added Abacus Managing Director Eric Petersen.
Abacus team members involved in the transaction included Eric Petersen and Greg Scanlon. Legal counsel was provided to Abacus by Goulston & Storrs, PC.
About Workplace Modular Systems LLC
Throughout its 60+ year history, Workplace LLC has used innovative design and superior craftsmanship to meet demanding customer applications with modular workstation solutions that combine enhanced productivity with good ergonomics. Products include workbenches, workstations, accessories, storage, and seating – all configured to meet specific task requirements. Workplace is based in Londonderry, New Hampshire. For additional information, please visit www.workplacenh.com.
About Accelevation LLC
Based in Springboro, OH, Accelevation LLC is a vertically integrated group of manufacturing companies serving the data center, electric vehicle, and robotic markets. The company’s subsidiary divisions include Conatech, a leading provider of containment and infrastructure solutions to the data center market, and SkyLab, a provider of extrusion components and in-plant material management and engineering support to advanced manufacturing facilities. Accelevation’s primary product line includes hot-aisle and cold-aisle containment solutions for leading data center builders and operators. For more information, please visit accelevationllc.com.
About LFM Capital
LFM Capital is a private equity firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. The LFM team is led by experienced and successful Fortune 50 global executive managers and private equity professionals who bring decades of management leadership, operating best practices, exceptional professional recruiting networks, and a successful track record in lower middle market investing. LFM targets lead or control investments in U.S.-based lower middle market manufacturing and industrial services companies with at least $3 million of EBITDA and enterprise values ranging from $15 million to $125 million. The firm’s mission is to partner with portfolio company management to develop and build world-class operations through a combination of manufacturing and operations excellence and targeted growth and expansion strategies. For more information, please visit lfmcapital.com.
About Abacus Finance Group, LLC
Abacus Finance is a leading direct lending company, focused on providing cash flow senior financing to private equity/family office-sponsored, lower middle-market companies across diverse industries. Since Abacus’s inception in 2011, it has closed over $3 billion in financings. The firm targets private debt financing opportunities of up to $50 million and finances companies with EBITDA between $3 million and $15 million. Abacus is an affiliate of New York Private Bank & Trust, which was founded in 1850.
Abacus Finance is located at 335 Madison Avenue, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10017. All inquiries and new investment opportunities should be directed to Tim Clifford at 212-850-4620 or cliffordt@abacusfinance.com. Please visit abacusfinance.com for more information.
The Total Partnership Approach™, a registered trademark of Abacus Finance, LLC, brings together cash-flow financing expertise, deep industry knowledge and exceptional client service over the lifecycle of each investment – all providing our sponsors with certainty of close and giving them peace of mind. Our team’s deep industry knowledge combined with an obsession for efficiency results in a turnaround time of under 72 hours. This swift response time is just one aspect of our Total Partnership Approach™ – a comprehensive methodology that reflects our emphasis on growing relationships rather than just focusing on the number of transactions.
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