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Kinderhook Partners with Management to Recapitalize Cameron Wire & Cable

Kinderhook Partners with Management to Recapitalize Cameron Wire & Cable

March 30, 2021

New York, NY – Kinderhook Industries, LLC (“Kinderhook”) announced today the recapitalization of Cameron Wire & Cable, Inc. (“Cameron W&C” or the “Company”) in conjunction with management.  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.  Cameron W&C Founder and President, Robert Cameron, will continue his active involvement in the Company and join the Company’s Board of Directors.

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Little Rock, AR, Cameron W&C is a leading value-added distributor of commercial and industrial wire, cable, and related accessories.  The Company has a comprehensive offering of Cameron branded copper, aluminum and specialty wire & cable products sold to the renewable energy, building wire, industrial and utility end markets.  Cameron W&C’s bespoke, value-added services include paralleling, cutting, kitting, harness assembly, and development of custom engineered products for unique applications.  In addition to its Little Rock headquarters, Cameron W&C serves its customers out of a strategic footprint of distribution centers spanning the continental U.S.

As part of the transaction, Kinderhook will be adding several of its Operating Partners to Cameron W&C’s Management and Board of Directors, including Ed Flynn, former CEO of International Wire Group, and Craig York, CEO of Kinderhook portfolio company, Copperweld.  With over 40 years of collective experience in the wire and cable industry, Messrs. Flynn and York will provide operational and strategic expertise in support of Kinderhook and Management.

Robert Cameron, Founder and President of Cameron W&C, said, “Partnering with Kinderhook will allow us to accelerate our growth plan in Cameron’s core and adjacent industry verticals.  In particular, I’m very excited to pursue complementary add-on acquisitions that will help continue to grow our franchise and value-added capabilities.”

“Robert Cameron has successfully led the Company to a position of industry leadership in just over a decade, and we look forward to working with him on expanding the Company’s products, services and end markets.” said Paul Cifelli, Managing Director at Kinderhook.  “Cameron W&C is a valuable addition to Kinderhook’s rapidly growing wire & cable franchise, and we are excited to help facilitate the acceleration of the Company’s already impressive growth.”

“Kinderhook is excited to partner with Robert Cameron and his leadership team as they continue the expansion of Cameron’s value-add distribution model in the renewable energy, building wire and other new end markets.” said Nate Druckenmiller, Vice President at Kinderhook.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to Kinderhook.  Financing for the transaction was provided by Regions Bank.

For additional information about this transaction, please contact: 
Paul Cifelli
Managing Director
(212) 201-6797
[email protected]
 
Nate Druckenmiller
Vice President
(212) 201-6791
[email protected]


About Kinderhook Industries

Founded in 2003, Kinderhook Industries, LLC is a private investment firm that manages over $3.3 billion of committed capital. We have made in excess of 250 investments and follow-on acquisitions since inception. Kinderhook’s investment philosophy is predicated on matching unique, growth-oriented investment opportunities with exceptional financial expertise and our proprietary network of operating partners. Our focus is on middle market businesses with defensible niche market positioning in the healthcare services, environmental / business services, and automotive / light manufacturing sectors. We have a track record of successfully and consistently building industry leaders.

For more information, please visit https://www.kinderhook.com


About Cameron Wire & Cable

Headquartered in Little Rock, AR, Cameron Wire & Cable is a leading value-added distributor of commercial and industrial wire, cable, and related accessories. Cameron Wire & Cable offers customized, value-added services and has a comprehensive offering of Cameron branded copper, aluminum and specialty wire & cable products sold to the renewable energy, building wire, industrial and utility end markets. In addition to its Little Rock headquarters, Cameron Wire & Cable serves its customers out of a strategic footprint of distribution centers spanning the continental U.S.

For more information, please visit https://cameronwire.com/

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