W. Benjamin Tarpley

Representative Experience

• MSouth Equity Partners Acquires iBenefit Communications

  Representation of  MSouth Equity Partners, a private equity firm with a focus on lower middle market management buyouts, in its acquisition of iBenefit Communication, a benefit communication, engagement, and enrollment services company

  We represented MSouth Equity Partners, a private equity firm with a focus on lower middle market management buyouts, in its...
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  Client Type: Private Company
• LFM Capital Acquires Diamabrush

  Representation of LFM Capital, a private equity firm focused on lower middle-market manufacturing and industrial services businesses, in its acquisition of Diamabrush, a manufacturer of advanced abrasive technology utilized in various building, maintenance and construction applications

  We represented LFM Capital, a private equity firm focused on lower middle-market manufacturing and industrial services businesses, in its acquisition...
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  Client Type: Private Company
• OMNIA Partners Acquires InsightGPO

  Representation of OMNIA Partners, a national purchasing organization for public and private sector procurement, in its acquisition of InsightGPO, LLC, a consulting firm focused on sourcing and procurement-related services for office supplies, auto rental, MRO and office equipment

  We represented OMNIA Partners, a national purchasing organization for public and private sector procurement, in its acquisition of InsightGPO, LLC,...
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  Client Type: Private Company
• LFM Capital Invests in J&E Precision Tool

  Representation of LFM Capital in its investment in J&E Precision Tools, a Massachusetts-based leading precision components manufacturer for the aerospace and defense industry

  We represented LFM Capital in its investment in J&E Precision Tools, a Massachusetts-based leading precision components manufacturer for the aerospace...
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  Client Type: Private Company
• J&J Services, Inc. Recapitalization by Main Street Capital Corporation

  Representation of J&J Services, Inc. in its investment from Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) for $24.8 million in a combination of first-lien, senior secured term debt and a direct equity investment. J&J Services, Inc. is a second-generation family-owned business providing roll-off dumpster and portable toilet rental services to an expansive base of residential, commercial, and demolition customers.

  We represented J&J Services, Inc. in its investment from Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) for $24.8 million in a...
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  Client Type: Private Company
• i3 Verticals 2019 Secondary Offering

  Representation of i3 Verticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IIIV), an integrated payment and software solutions provider, in its secondary offering of 5,165,527 shares of Class A common stock at $22.75 per share. The underwriters included Cowen, Raymond James and BofA Merrill Lynch

  We represented i3 Verticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IIIV), an integrated payment and software solutions provider, in its secondary offering of 5,165,527...
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  Client Type: Public Company
• HealthTrust to Acquire Resource Optimization & Innovation (ROi)

  We represented HealthTrust (Healthtrust Purchasing Group, L.P.) in its definitive agreement to acquire Resource Optimization & Innovation (ROi), a recognized leader in healthcare supply chain management.

  We represented HealthTrust (Healthtrust Purchasing Group, L.P.) in its definitive agreement to acquire Resource Optimization & Innovation (ROi), a recognized...
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  Client Type: Private Company
• Purchase of Columbus Crew (MLS)

  Served as main counsel on the recent Columbus Crew acquisition by a private investor group led by Dee and Jimmy Haslam (Crew SC Holdings)

  We served as main counsel in the 2019 Columbus Crew acquisition by a private investor group led by Dee and...
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  Client Type: Private Company
• i3 Verticals, Inc. 2018 Initial Public Offering

  Represented i3 Verticals, Inc. in its initial public offering (IPO) of 7,647,500 shares of Class A common stock for a total net proceeds of $92.5 million.

  We represented i3 Verticals, Inc. in its initial public offering (IPO) of 7,647,500 shares of Class A common stock for...
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  Client Type: Public Company
• OMNIA Partners Acquires Communities Program Management

  Representation of OMNIA Partners, a national purchasing organization for public and private sector procurement, in its acquisition of Communities Program Management (CPM), an organization that staffs and manages the operations of the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance (U.S. Communities)

  We represented OMNIA Partners, a national purchasing organization for public and private sector procurement, in its acquisition of Communities Program...
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  Client Type: Private Company