Michael J. Sartor, P.C.
Overview
Mike Sartor is a corporate partner in the Boston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Mike focuses on representing private equity sponsors as well as public and private companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions. Mike also has substantial experience representing private equity firms in their fund formation activities and strategic transactions and representing public and private companies in general corporate law matters. Representative clients include 3i Group plc, Cerberus Capital Management, Gemspring Capital, Macquarie Asset Management, Monomoy Capital Partners, Nautic Partners, Parthenon Capital and TPG Growth.
Experience
Representative Matters
Represented 3i Group plc in numerous transactions, including:
- its $477 million sale of Magnitude Software, a provider of data management software solutions, to insightsoftware.
- its portfolio company, Arrivia, Inc., in its acquisition of RedWeek, an online timeshare marketplace.
- its $120 million investment in Wilson Human Capital Group (WilsonHCG), a global leader in talent solutions.
- its investment in International Cruise & Excursions Gallery, Inc., a global travel and loyalty company that connects leading brands, travel suppliers and end consumers.
- its portfolio company, International Cruise & Excursions Gallery, Inc., in its acquisition of SOR Technology, a web-based travel technology platform.
- its portfolio company, International Cruise & Excursions Gallery, Inc., in its acquisition of We Make People Happy Vacation, a leading cruise travel agency.
- its portfolio company, Cirtec Medical, in its acquisition of Metrigraphics, a leading manufacturer of ultra-high precision, custom micron-scale circuits and components for the medical devices industry and other critical applications.
- its portfolio company, Dynatect Manufacturing, Inc., in its acquisition of Thodacon, a leading provider of industrial wipers designed to protect machining equipment.
- its portfolio company, Q Holding Company Limited, in its sale of its QSR division, a leading developer and manufacturer of electrical connector seals, to Datwyler, a leading provider of high-quality, system-critical elastomeric components.
- its investment in Magnitude Software, Inc., a provider of unified application data management solutions.
Represented Abry Partners in numerous transactions, including:
- its acquisition of Franklin Energy Group, a leading provider of demand side management solutions to utility clients, from Kohlberg & Company.
- its portfolio company, Franklin Energy Group, in its acquisition of Build it Green’s utility business, a boutique implementer of residential energy efficiency programs within California.
Represented Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. in numerous transactions, including:
- its acquisition of Red River Technologies, LLC, a technology company that specializes in solutions and managed services in security, networking, data centers, collaboration, mobility and cloud applications.
- its acquisition of TE Connectivity Ltd.’s Subsea Communications business.
- its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Dorel Industries, Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), a global organization operating three distinct businesses in juvenile products, bicycles and home products, in a take-private transaction valuing Dorel at approximately CAD$470 million.
- the closing of a $2.3 billion single-asset continuation vehicle for Subsea (SubCom), a critical digital infrastructure company and a leading global supplier of turnkey subsea fiber optic cable systems.
Represented Dunes Point Capital, LP in numerous transactions, including:
- its acquisition of Sonneman - A Way of Light, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-end architectural lighting for commercial and residential applications.
- its acquisition of Specialty Products and Insulation, a value added distributer and fabricator of mechanical insulation and complementary products for commercial and industrial applications.
- its sale of Artisan Design Group, a full service designer, installer and retailer of flooring products to residential homebuilders, general contractors and property managers, to The Sterling Group.
Represented Gemspring Capital in numerous transactions, including:
- the closing of its continuation vehicle for Shrieve Chemical.
- its acquisition of a majority interest in AMPAM Parks Mechanical, Inc., a full-service provider of design-build plumbing solutions serving the multifamily end market.
- its acquisition of Midland Industries, LLC, a distributor and manufacturer of pipe, valve and fitting products across North America.
- its portfolio company, Shrieve Chemical Company, in its acquisition of Chem One, a provider of dry chemicals.
- its acquisition of a majority interest in Amplix, a leading provider of technology advisory services and software, formed through the merger of ROI Communications, Blue Front Technology Group and allConnex.
- its acquisition of majority interest in Mantis Innovation Group, LLC, a provider of tech-enabled facility services, primarily for commercial, industrial and government customers.
- its investment in Transport Investments, Inc., a leading asset-light provider of heavy haul, flatbed and specialized transportation and logistics services throughout North America.
- its acquisition of TRG, a provider of technology lifecycle management solutions focused on enterprise mobility.
- its $650 million acquisition of Goodyear Chemicals, a provider of synthetic rubber, from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Nasdaq: GT).
- its acquisition of Fenceworks, a fencing installer and distributor.
Represented H.I.G. Capital and its portfolio company, Tastes on the Fly, Inc., a North American airport dining operator, in its sale of Tastes on the Fly to Lagardère Travel Retail.
Represented Macquarie Asset Management in its acquisition of DynaGrid, a utility services provider focused on maintaining, upgrading and building transmission and substation infrastructure, from BBH.
Represented Monomoy Capital Partners in numerous transactions, including:
- its portfolio company, Sportech, a provider of cab components and assemblies for OEM customers, in its $315 million sale to Patrick Industries (Nasdaq: PATK).
- its acquisition of Mac Papers, the largest distributor of paper, packaging, envelopes and wide-format printing solutions in the Southeastern United States.
- its acquisition of Shaw Development, a leading designer, manufacturer and assembler of sensors, fluid management systems and related components primarily for diesel exhaust fluid applications.
- its acquisition of Sportech, Inc., the leading supplier of cab components for utility task vehicle.
- its pending $1.3 billion acquisition of Jiffy Lube, a provider of quick lube and automotive services, from Shell.
- its acquisition of Oliver Packaging and Equipment, a provider of food packaging systems and bakery equipment.
- its acquisition of EnviroTech Services, a provider of road surface products and road maintenance services.
Represented Nautic Partners in numerous transactions, including:
- its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRHC), a leading healthcare company advancing personalized, comprehensive care for value based care organizations.
- its portfolio company, CarepathRx, in its sale of CarepathRx’s BioPlus business unit, a comprehensive specialty pharmacy, to Elevance (NYSE: ELV).
- its creation of CarePathRx and its acquisitions of related businesses.
Represented Nexus Capital Management LP in numerous transactions, including:
- its acquisition of Natural Balance Pet Food, Inc., a leading premium pet food brand specializing in high quality dog and cat food products sold exclusively through the pet specialty and ecommerce channels.
- its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Pearson plc’s K12 courseware business.
Represented Parthenon Capital in numerous transactions, including:
- its acquisition of the gaming division Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN).
- its entry into a definitive agreement with Kohlberg & Co. for the recapitalization of Trinity Life Sciences, a leader in global life sciences commercialization solutions.
- its investment in BirchStreet Systems, a leading provider of procure-to-pay software to the hospitality sector.
- its investment in AArete, a provider of profitability improvement, digital transformation and strategic advisory services.
- its portfolio company, NuvemRx, in its acquisition of par8o, a healthcare technology company specializing in 340B referral capture, from R1 RCM.
Represented Revelar Capital and its portfolio company, Steele Solutions, in its acquisition of Maysteel Industries, a provider of engineered solutions for the data center and electrical markets, from Littlejohn Capital.
Represented Tailwind Capital in its acquisition of ISSA, a premier eLearning platform for the fitness and wellness industry.
Represented TPG Growth in numerous transactions, including:
- its acquisition of Denali Water Solutions, a market-leading provider of specialty waste and environmental recycling and disposal services.
- its investment in People 2.0, a leading provider of outsourced global employer of record and agent of record services to market makers in talent.
Represented Trilantic North America in numerous transactions, including:
- its investment in DIME Beauty, a skincare, beauty and fragrance brand.
- its investment in Orva, a full-service e-commerce platform specializing in the sale of footwear, apparel, accessories and home products from leading consumer brands.
Prior Experience
McDermott Will & Emery LLP, 2014–2017
Ropes & Gray LLP, 2005–2014
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Recognition
Best Lawyers: Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, 2023–2026
The M&A Advisor: Emerging Leader, 2016
IFLR1000: Notable Practitioner
Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
- Massachusetts
Education
- Washington and Lee University School of LawJ.D.magna cum laude2005Lead Articles Editor, Washington and Lee Law Review
- Colgate UniversityA.B., Economics1999