Value Creation

Featured Case Studies

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Colorado Boxed Beef Company

Playbook:
Specialty Distribution

Colorado Boxed Beef Company

In 2017, we made an investment in Colorado Boxed Beef Company. Based in Lakeland, Florida, Colorado Boxed Beef Company is the second largest specialty distributor of protein products (beef, pork, poultry and seafood) in the United States.

Cornerstone Advisors

Playbook:
Business Services build

Cornerstone Advisors

In 2020, we made an investment in Cornerstone Advisors. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cornerstone is a leading provider of advisory services to banking institutions.

Douglas Products

Playbook:
Industrials Build-Up

Douglas Products

In 2015, we provided capital to support Douglas Products’ purchase of Dow AgroSciences’ Vikane and ProFume fumigants business. Founded in 1916, Douglas is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty chemical products for pest management, thermal fluids and sanitary sewer applications.

McLarens

Playbook:
Professional Services Build

McLarens

In 2011, we provided capital to support McLarens, a global insurance loss adjuster, in its merger with Airclaims (now McLarens Aviation), the loss adjusting leader in the aviation industry. McLarens performs claims management, loss adjusting, pre-risk and damage surveying and auditing services for companies throughout the world.

Tacala

Playbook:
Franchisee Build‑Up

Tacala

In 2012, we acquired Tacala and a related company, Boom Foods (which was later divested). In December 2013, Tacala acquired Austaco, a large group of Taco Bell restaurants based in Austin, TX. Tacala is now the largest franchisee of Taco Bell restaurants in the country, operating over 350+ in the southern United States.