CenterOak Partners Acquires Palmetto Exterminators

CenterOak Partners Acquires Palmetto Exterminators

CenterOak Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm, announced that it has completed a majority recapitalization of Palmetto Exterminators, a leading independent pest control company providing general pest, recurring termite and mosquito control services. As part...
Inside CVC, the Secretive Buyout Firm Heading Into New Waters

Inside CVC, the Secretive Buyout Firm Heading Into New Waters

In years past, CVC Capital Partners has hosted gatherings for senior employees in sun-kissed destinations like South Africa, Turkey or the French Riviera. The events typically kick off with morning meetings before shifting into team-building mode that includes...
Private Equity Invests in Low-Earth Satellites Eyeing Big Market

Private Equity Invests in Low-Earth Satellites Eyeing Big Market

Investors are betting that low-to-Earth small satellites, or “smallsats,” in 10 years will be to government and business what IT is now—essential. Denver firm York Space Systems is the latest satellite maker to illustrate that case. Private-equity firm AE Industrial...