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O2 Investment Partners (“O2” or the “Firm”) is pleased to announce the recent sale of its portfolio company, Vessco Holdings (“Vessco” or the “Company”) to Gryphon Investors (“Gryphon”).

O2 Investment Partners (“O2”) (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that SIB Fixed Cost Reduction (“SIB”) (www.aboutsib.com) has acquired Cost Control Associates (“CCA”) (www.costcontrolassociates.com). The acquisition is an exciting step for the SIB platform as it seeks to partner with leading spend management and cost reduction firms. 

O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce the hire of Michael Cotant as Senior Associate. “Mike brings extensive lower middle market transaction experience to O2 and we expect him to be a significant asset to the firm as we continue to grow our portfolio and seek new investment opportunities,” stated Luke Plumpton. 

O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shyam Shah as the firm’s newest Associate. Luke Plumpton, Partner, announced the addition, “We are excited for Shyam to join the O2 team and given his relevant transaction experience, we envision his addition to be a great fit as we continue our strong portfolio growth and seek new opportunities.”

O2 Investment Partners, LLC (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that through Mantis Innovation Group, LLC (www.mantisinnovation.com), Bluefin, LLC has acquired and partnered with Crenshaw Consulting Group, LLC (www.crenshawconsultinggroup.vpweb.com) and its leadership team to enhance both companies’ service offerings, geographic presence, and talented employee group. 

Vessco Holdings LLC (www.vesscoholdings.com), a leading water and wastewater treatment company, announced today that it has made a significant investment in Kennedy Industries, Inc. (www.kennedyind.com), a full service provider of water and waste water equipment and services.  

O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) has acquired SIB FIXED COST REDUCTION (www.aboutsib.com) to support the company’s continued growth. Kevin Flounders was appointed CEO of SIB commensurate with the transaction and will also serve on the board of directors. Dan Schneider, founder and former CEO of SIB, will continue to serve on the board of directors. Kevin and Dan are both equity investors in the business.

O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce the recent sale of its portfolio company, MHC Software (www.mhcsoftwareinc.com) to Strattam Capital (www.strattam.com).  

Vessco Holdings today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Brian DeWolf as Chief Executive Officer. He is responsible for leadership of the Vessco Holdings platform as it continues its impressive track record of acquiring leading water equipment distribution and services companies. DeWolf, a water industry veteran, has been with the Company and has served as Vessco Inc.’s President since 1999.

O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) has invested in First Class Air Support and Cargo Repair (www.firstclassairsupport.com and www.cargo-repair.com) to support Isac Roths and the rest of the management team’s continued growth. Isac partnered with O2 to support the team’s strategic vision to enhance its product and service offering to customers across the world.