APR Energy intends to use the capital to significantly increase its fleet of power generators and expand its operating footprint in South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer John Campion and Co-Founder and President Laurence Anderson remain significant shareholders in APR Energy and will continue to lead the company.
APR Energy specializes in the sale of reliable and efficient electricity through the rapid deployment of customized turnkey power solutions. The company’s service offerings address the full spectrum of customer needs, from engineering to installation and commissioning, as well as ongoing maintenance and operation. APR Energy has completed a broad array of fast-track power projects around the world, including North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
BlackArch Partners was retained by APR Energy’s controlling shareholders to serve as their exclusive financial advisor on the transaction. APR Energy previously was owned by key management members, Levant Capital Limited and Albright Capital Management, which is continuing as an investor in the company.
“We appreciate the great work put in by BlackArch’s team in identifying and reaching agreement with high-caliber investors who recognize the strength of APR’s business model and management team, as well as the significant continuing growth opportunities in the global market for temporary power,” Campion said.
Quantum Strategic Partners, Ltd. (“QSP”), the Soros Fund Management fund investing in APR Energy, focuses on capital-intensive start-ups, buyouts and growth equity transactions. QSP seeks to acquire world-class assets that can generate strong and growing cash flows.
Established in 2003, Albright Capital Management (“ACM”) is an independent investment adviser focused on the global emerging markets, featuring frontier markets. The ACM team benefits from a partnership with Albright Stonebridge Group (
www.albrightstonebridge.com), a global strategy firm. ACM seeks attractive risk-adjusted returns, primarily by executing deep value investments with an absolute return objective, a long-term investment horizon, primary source research including political risk assessment, value addition to portfolio companies and integration of environmental, social and governance criteria.
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