PPL Group is a private fund that makes equity investments in middle-market operating companies. We have committed capital and commonly close within 30 days of initial due diligence.
We focus on restructuring manufacturing companies. The tombstones below represent a selection of our private equity transactions:
$50 Million in Annual Revenue
Aluminum Extrusion in Florida
The company’s lender threatened foreclosure and liquidation. PPL Group and our equity partner created a solution with the bank to purchase the company out of bankruptcy. Over 50 jobs were preserved.
$40 Million in Annual Revenue
Steel Fabrication and Machining in Ohio and Illinois
As creditors pushed for a liquidation, PPL Group purchased the company out of bankruptcy. The company retained their customers and over 100 jobs, all with minimal interruption to operations.
$75 Million in Annual Revenue
Metal Fabrication in Illinois
PPL Group and our equity partner purchased the company out of bankruptcy. 450 jobs were saved at three manufacturing facilities and four distribution facilities.
$75 Million in Annual Revenue
Metal Fabrication in Illinois
PPL Group and our equity partner purchased the company out of bankruptcy. 450 jobs were saved at three manufacturing facilities and four distribution facilities.
$9 Million in Annual Revenue
Manufacturer & Custom Injection Molder in Ohio
DRS Industries had large clients and a sterling reputation. Yet its passive investors were unwilling to fund operations and put the company into receivership. We stepped in, forming a new entity to purchase and operate DRS.
$15 Million in Annual Revenue
Metal & Wood Products Manufacturer in Tennessee
Savannah All American Millwork and Fabrication manufactured metal and wood products for the restaurant, food service, healthcare, telecommunications and municipal markets, among others. A private equity group purchased the company, but the resulting debt burden was more than operations could support. We stepped in to purchase and grow the company.