Jason R. Serlenga, P.C.

Since joining Kirkland, Jason's representative matters have included:

Arbor Investments Management

• senior secured facilities to fund its recapitalization of Dr. G’s Creations, a food ingredient supplier
• senior secured facilities for its acquisition of Bradshaw Home, a designer, marketer and category manager of kitchen tools, bakeware, cookware, food storage, and home cleaning products
• term loan and revolver financing to fund its acquisition of Fontaine Santé Foods, a plant-based food platform
• first-lien and mezzanine financing to fund its acquisition of Steelite International, a manufacturer, designer, distributor, and supplier of tabletop and buffet products for the hospitality and foodservice industries
• numerous refinancings for several of its current and former portfolio companies, including Red Collar Pet Foods, Keyes Fibre Corporation & Wrap Pack and Concord Foods

Audax Group

• syndicated first lien and second term loan and revolver financing to support portfolio company Innovative Chemicals Products Group acquisition of Gardner-Gibson, a manufacturer of waterproofing and exterior protection
• senior and mezzanine facilities to fund its acquisition of Stonewall Kitchen, a provider of branded, specialty food products
• senior secured facilities for its investment in Englert, a provider of specialty gutters and metal roofing products, and subsequent financing to support dividend recapitalizations
• senior secured facilities to funds its investment in Jitterbit, a leading enterprise integration platform as a service (iPaaS) provider
• senior and mezzanine facilities to fund its acquisition of Reedy Industries, a provider of commercial HVAC services, mechanical services, and energy solutions
• first lien and second lien credit facilities to finance its acquisition of Protective Industrial Products, a global supplier of hand protection products and other consumable personal protective equipment
• senior credit facilities to fund its acquisition of Nexus Brands Group, a manufacturer of furniture, equipment, and supplies serving the tattoo, pet grooming, and spa/salon markets
• incremental increases to credit facilities for numerous portfolio companies

Bain Capital

• senior secured facilities for its acquisition of Rodeo Dental, a premier group-practice provider of specialty dental services to families throughout the state of Texas
• senior secured facilities for its acquisition of Multi-Specialty Healthcare, an outpatient provider of post-traumatic injury care and physical rehabilitation

Prior to joining Kirkland, Jason’s representative matters for Bain Capital included:

• senior secured facilities for its acquisition of Navicure, a provider of cloud-based claims management and patient payment solutions for physician practices and hospitals
• syndicated credit facilities, ABL facilities and notes for its acquisition of TI Automotive, a provider of automotive fluid storage, carrying and delivering systems for passenger cars and light trucks
• syndicated credit facilities and notes for its acquisition of Blue Coat Systems, an IT security solutions provider
• term and ABL facilities for its acquisition of TOMS Shoes, a shoe and eyewear manufacturer and philanthropic entity
• senior secured facilities for its investment in Canada Goose, a premium outerwear company, and subsequent financings through its IPO

Gemspring Capital

• senior secured facilities for its acquisition of Mantis Innovation Group, a provider of technology-enabled facility services
• senior secured facilities for its acquisition of Transport Investments, a transportation and logistics company

Redwood Capital Investments

• senior secured credit facilities in support of dividend recapitalizations for portfolio company Erickson Living Holdings, an owner, manager, and developer of retirement communities
• numerous working capital and equipment finance credit facilities for portfolio company Premier Trailers, a trailer leasing and rental assets provider
• senior secured credit facilities and real estate term loan financing for its acquisition of Silver Eagle Distributors, a distributor of a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for the Houston-area territory

The Jordan Company

• syndicated first lien credit facilities and privately-placed second lien term loan for its take private of Echo Global Logistics, a provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services
• senior secured facilities for its acquisition of Heartland Home Services, a leading technology-enabled provider of residential HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and indoor air quality services
• senior secured facilities to support its acquisition of Spectrio, a provider of marketing content management solutions for a variety of end markets
• first lien and second lien credit facilities for its acquisition of Sabre Industries, a manufacturer of mission-critical products to the utility and telecom markets
• unitranche financing for its acquisition of Vyne, an operator of a healthcare information exchange platform
• first lien and second lien credit facilities for its acquisition of GlobalTranz Enterprises, a technology-driven third-party logistics (3PL) solutions provider
• first lien and second lien credit facilities to finance its acquisition of Young Innovations, a global manufacturer and distributor of consumable dental supplies and equipment

Waud Capital Partners

• senior secured facilities for its acquisition of The CE Shop, a digital provider of compliance-driven education solutions necessary for career professionals
• senior secured facilities for its acquisition of Team Snap, a mobile and web service application for managing ongoing activities including recreational and competitive sports
• senior secured facilities for its acquisition of Lifelong Learner Holdings, a provider of testing and assessment services to corporations, federal, and state government agencies, professional associations, certifying bodies, and leading academic institutions
• senior credit facilities to finance its acquisition of Health & Safety Institute, a compliance and training technology platform enabling organizations to create safer workplaces and reduce financial and reputational risk
• unitranche financing for its acquisition of Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, a gastroenterology group