Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, announced the December 12 acquisition of Security Fire Systems (SFS), located in Dallas-Fort Worth, launching Blackford Capital’s Fire Safety Consolidation Platform. Terms are not being disclosed.
Founded in 1993, SFS is an industry leader for fire security and protection, offering a comprehensive line of products and services, including automatic fire sprinkler design services, fire sprinkler system installation, system testing, system maintenance and servicing, remodel & retrofits, fire alarms and emergency response. SFS is certified to provide services in Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, and Oklahoma to different customer bases and end markets, consisting of hospitality, healthcare, education, retail, aviation, government, residential and religious properties. Mike Alexander is SFS’s CEO and founder, and Chris Alexander is president.
All members of SFS’ management team and employees, including Mike and Chris Alexander, will remain with the company.
McGuireWoods and Varnum LLP served as legal counsel for Blackford Capital. Oak North Bank PLC provided financing for the acquisition. Plante Moran advised on financial and tax diligence.
Founded in 1993, SFS is an industry leader for fire security and protection, offering a comprehensive line of products and services, including automatic fire sprinkler design services, fire sprinkler system installation, system testing, system maintenance and servicing, remodel & retrofits, fire alarms and emergency response. SFS is certified to provide services in Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, and Oklahoma to different customer bases and end markets, consisting of hospitality, healthcare, education, retail, aviation, government, residential and religious properties. Mike Alexander is SFS’s CEO and founder, and Chris Alexander is president.
All members of SFS’ management team and employees, including Mike and Chris Alexander, will remain with the company.
McGuireWoods and Varnum LLP served as legal counsel for Blackford Capital. Oak North Bank PLC provided financing for the acquisition. Plante Moran advised on financial and tax diligence.