Every PE/M&A signal we can find, concrete deals and the broader market mood, each pinned to a
verbatim quote from its source. 16 signals in the record.
Signals are reports drawn from public coverage and print archives, presented as reported by their
sources. Naming a company in a signal is not an accusation against it. See our methodology and legal notes.
Katten Muchin Rosenman served as legal counsel to Airtron; Stout Capital was financial advisor and Winston & Strawn was legal counsel to Sierra.
“Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP served as legal counsel to Airtron. Stout Capital, LLC served as financial advisor and Winston & Strawn LLP served as legal counsel to Sierra.”
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved an amendment to its stock repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of up to an additional 1,000,000 shares of its outstanding common stock. This 'top off' brings the total remaining authorization to 1,000,000 shares after the company had repurchased 10,355,551 shares through August 7, 2024.
“Attached and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of a press release of the Company dated August 13, 2024 announcing that the Company’s Board of Directors has approved an amendment to the Company’s stock repurchase program to increase the shares authorized and remaining as available to purchase back up to 1,000,000 shares by authorizing the Company to acquire up to 411,426 additional shares of its outstanding common stock.”
Ken Goodrich recounts acquiring and resurrecting the Goettl HVAC brand, which had fallen on hard times, framing the rescue as personal destiny tied to his family history with the brand.
“you know Gettl kind of fell on some hard times and I kind of felt like it was my destiny to save it”
First Mergers Group LLC served as exclusive sell-side advisor and Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough as legal advisor to Southern in the M.E. Flow transaction.
“Michael Price, of First Mergers Group LLC, served as exclusive sell-side advisor to ME Flow Inc's shareholders. Peter Klein served as exclusive legal advisor to the company. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough served as exclusive legal advisor to Southern.”
The sell-side in the Air Pros USA / CM Heating deal was represented by Meridian Capital, a Seattle-based middle-market investment bank and M&A advisory firm.
“The sell-side was represented by Meridian Capital, a Seattle-based leading middle market investment bank and M&A advisory firm.”
The article discloses that Right Time Group is majority-owned by middle-market private equity firm Gryphon Investors, establishing the PE sponsor behind the platform.
“Right Time is majority-owned by Gryphon Investors, a middle-market private equity firm.”
Comfort Systems USA's Board of Directors approved an amendment to increase the authorized shares under its stock repurchase program, allowing the company to buy back up to an additional 1,000,000 shares.
“the Company’s Board of Directors has approved an amendment to the Company’s stock repurchase program to increase the shares authorized and remaining as available to purchase back up to 1,000,000 shares by authorizing the Company to acquire up to 745,582 additional shares of its outstanding common stock.”
SF&P Advisors (Fred Silberstein) represented Admiral and Midway, and Sundial Partner (Doug Trottier) represented Aames Plumbing & Heating (The Pink Plumber) in the transactions.
“Fred Silberstein from SF&P Advisors represented Admiral and Midway in the transactions, and Doug Trottier from Sundial Partner represented Aames Plumbing & Heating (dba The Pink Plumber).”
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved an amendment to its stock repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of up to an additional 747,878 shares to bring the total available authorization to 1,000,000 shares. The repurchases will be made in the open market or through private transactions, financed with available cash.
“announcing that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved an amendment to the company’s stock repurchase program to increase the shares authorized and remaining as available to purchase back up to 1,000,000 shares by authorizing the company to acquire up to 747,878 additional shares of its outstanding common stock.”
Comfort Systems USA's Board of Directors approved an amendment to increase the authorized shares under its stock repurchase program back up to 1,000,000 shares, authorizing the repurchase of up to 476,400 additional shares. The company had previously repurchased 3,875,409 shares for $43.1 million. This is a capital allocation action, not an M&A or private equity transaction.
“announcing that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved an amendment to the company’s stock repurchase program to increase the shares authorized and remaining in the program back up to 1,000,000 shares by authorizing the company to acquire up to 476,400 additional shares of its outstanding common stock.”
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved an amendment to its stock repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of up to an additional 546,350 shares to bring the total available for repurchase to 1,000,000 shares. The repurchases will be financed with available cash and may be modified or terminated at any time.
“a copy of a press release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) dated March 31, 2009 announcing that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved an amendment to the company’s stock repurchase program to increase the shares authorized and remaining as available to purchase back up to 1,000,000 shares by authorizing the company to acquire up to 546,350 additional shares of its outstanding common stock.”
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved an amendment to its stock repurchase program, increasing the authorized shares available for repurchase by up to 964,316 additional shares, effectively topping off the plan to permit repurchase of up to one million shares. The repurchases will be financed with available cash and conducted in the open market or through private transactions.
“announcing that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved an amendment to the Company’s stock repurchase program to increase the shares authorized and remaining as available to purchase back up to 1,000,000 shares by authorizing the company to acquire up to 964,316 additional shares of its outstanding common stock.”
Comfort Systems USA's Board of Directors approved an amendment to increase the authorized shares under its stock repurchase program, allowing the company to acquire up to an additional 775,060 shares, bringing the total available to 1,000,000 shares.
“Attached and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of a press release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) dated August 18, 2008 announcing that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved an amendment to the Company’s stock repurchase program to increase the shares authorized and remaining as available to purchase back up to 1,000,000 shares by authorizing the Company to acquire up to 775,060 additional shares of its outstanding common stock.”