CriticalPoint advises Barton Perreira on its sale to Thélios, the eyewear unit of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton

December 1, 2023 – CriticalPoint is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Barton Perreira on its sale to Thélios, the eyewear unit of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (“LVMH”). Based in Irvine, California, Barton Perreira is a luxury eyewear brand that produces some of the finest eyewear in the world. Launched […]

Where Does Private Credit Go From Here? 

Few examples in our capital markets history can compare to the rapid rise of private credit as an asset class. Before the Global Financial Crisis, private credit was relatively obscure.

CriticalPoint Advises Consolidated Equipment Group, a Portfolio Company of Dominus Capital, on their Acquisition of PRO-DIG

November 2, 2023 – CriticalPoint is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Consolidated Equipment Group, LLC (“CEG” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Dominus Capital, L.P. (“Dominus”), on its acquisition of PRO-DIG, LLC (“PRO-DIG”). Based in Elwood, Kansas, PRO-DIG is a manufacturer of foundation drilling equipment and tooling primarily […]

CriticalPoint Advises Addtronics, a Portfolio Company of Kaho Partners, on its Acquisition of Sirius Automation

October 26, 2023 –CriticalPoint is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Addtronics, LLC (“Addtronics” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Kaho Partners (“Kaho”), on its acquisition of Sirius Automation. Located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, Sirius Automation offers a comprehensive approach to laboratory robotics solutions and services tailored to maximizing […]

CriticalPoint Advises Milrose Consultants, a Portfolio Company of Southfield Capital, on its Back-to-Back Acquisitions of JM Zoning and Project Expediters Consulting Corp. 

October 13, 2023 –CriticalPoint is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Milrose Consultants (“Milrose” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Southfield Capital, on its acquisitions of JM Zoning and Project Expediters Consulting Corp. (“PECC”). Milrose is a leading national provider of building code compliance, fulfillment, and consulting solutions spanning […]

CriticalPoint Strengthens Its Key Partnerships with Managing Director, Business Development Hire Curt Himebauch

We are excited to announce that Curt Himebauch has joined CriticalPoint as Managing Director, Business Development. Mr. Himebauch will be responsible for originating new opportunities across the firm and developing, strengthening, and managing the firm’s relationships. Mr. Himebauch brings more than 30 years of experience as a senior business development executive across the professional and […]

CriticalPoint Hires K.C. Brechnitz to Expand on the Firm’s Private Credit Strategy

We are excited to announce that K.C. Brechnitz has joined CriticalPoint as Head of Private Credit.  Mr. Brechnitz’s 26 years of experience in credit underwriting and capital markets, as both a banker and an advisor, will bring valuable insight and resources in expanding the firm’s Private Credit practice.  Mr. Brechnitz will work closely with CriticalPoint’s […]

CriticalPoint Expands its “Invest – Private Capital” Capabilities with the Addition of Mike Courtney

We are excited to announce that Mike Courtney has joined CriticalPoint as Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Operations. Mr. Courtney’s diverse operational expertise will bring valuable insight and resources to CriticalPoint’s Invest – Private Capital, Equity Division.  Mr. Courtney will work closely with the CriticalPoint team to review new investment opportunities and partner with the […]

Leaders of Influence: Private Equity, Investors and Advisors 2023

CriticalPoint (“CriticalPoint”) is pleased to announce that Chris Ball and Ryan McDowell have been selected by the Los Angeles Business Journal (“LABJ”) as “Leaders of Influence: Private Equity Firms Investors & Advisors”. The LABJ’s annual list profiles notable investment bankers in the region that it believes are influential M&A advisors that go above and beyond […]

CriticalPoint Advises Infinity X1 on its Recapitalization with Main Street Capital

April 28, 2023 – CriticalPoint is pleased to announce that it represented Infinity X1, LLC (“Infinity” or the “Company”), a leading supplier of portable lighting products, in its recapitalization with Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) (“Main Street”). Main Street, along with its co-investor, partnered with the Company’s existing owners and management team to facilitate […]