Press Release

Kirkland Advises Gemspring Capital on Acquisition of Midland Industries

Kirkland & Ellis advised private equity firm Gemspring Capital Management on its acquisition of Midland Industries, which manufactures and distributes pipe, valve and fitting products. Existing investor Wynnchurch Capital will retain a minority stake in the company. Midland has more than 250 employees and operates 11 facilities in North America.

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The Kirkland team was led by corporate partners Mike Sartor and Payson Lyman, debt finance partner Jason Serlenga and tax partner Vin Thorn.