Deal History

Multiple recapitalization engagements with mid-market automotive aftermarket distributors and suppliers seeking growth capital or ownership transitions. Demonstrates ongoing practice advising supplier consolidation and growth financing in the distribution sector.

Advisory on EV Safe Charge, developer of ZiGGY robotic mobile EV charging solution. Capstone helped bring first mobile EV charging robot to market, demonstrating capability in emerging autotech infrastructure space.

Complex four-party transaction in which Adell Group (portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries) acquired three vertically-integrated trim product manufacturers and distributors. Deal involved two asset sales, one stock sale, two currencies, two countries, and multiple tax jurisdictions. Capstone provided financial analysis and structuring with 5-person deal team including Managing Director Carl Norman.

Sell-side advisory on sale of Powerflow Inc., a Buffalo, NY-based manufacturer of automotive trim products. Seller founder Doug Ward noted Capstone's 'unique skill sets and deep industry expertise necessary to structure a transformative deal' and understanding of automotive industry distribution dynamics.

Sell-side advisory on acquisition of Sun Devil Auto & Sun Auto, an auto repair and maintenance service company, by GB Auto Service Inc. Demonstrates Capstone capability in automotive service sector consolidation.

Sell-side advisory on mid-market OEM supplier serving tier-1 automotive manufacturers, facilitating transition from founder ownership to financial sponsor.