Blackstone-managed private equity funds have agreed to acquire Interior Logic Group Holdings, LLC (ILG) from Littlejohn & Co. LLC, Platinum Equity and other equity holders, for $1.6 billion.
ILG is a data-driven and technology-enabled provider of interior design, supply chain and installation management solutions to several of the largest single-family homebuilders in the U.S.
The company delivers to homebuilders and prospective homeowners critical information and support during the journey of moving into a new home, and utilizes technology, data, design expertise and supplier relationships to help enable buyers to complete their home purchases.
”Interior Logic Group Holdings operates across 37 states, providing its capabilities to help enable the completion of nearly 100,000 homes per year,” said in a statement.
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“We are very excited about ILG’s future. Already an industry leader, ILG has tremendous potential to build on its strong foundation supporting homebuilders and homeowners. We look forward to partnering with ILG in the years ahead to help expand its geographic reach, enhance its technological innovation, and develop new opportunities,” said Seth Meisel, a Senior Managing Director at Blackstone.
Vikram Suresh, a Managing Director at Blackstone, added: “ILG’s technology, relationships and purpose position it very well in the single-family real estate value chain. We look forward to partnering with ILG’s leadership team and providing Blackstone’s operational resources and expertise to support ILG, its homebuilder customers and prospective homeowners.”
Alan Davenport, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of ILG, said: “This announcement is a testament to our team’s hard work and the company we have built. As we look to the future, we believe Blackstone will be an excellent strategic partner for our business as we accelerate our planned growth initiatives and provide additional support and expertise to our value-added technology solutions for our customers. Additionally, Littlejohn and Platinum Equity have been terrific partners, providing significant operational expertise and resources, and helping us establish our position as a market leader.”
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021. RBC Capital Markets, LLC served as sole financial advisor to Blackstone. Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal advisor to Blackstone.
Committed debt financing for the transaction is being provided by Citi and Goldman Sachs & Co. Citi served as lead financial advisor and Goldman Sachs & Co. and BofA Securities also served as financial advisors to ILG. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is serving as legal advisor to Littlejohn and Platinum Equity and Alston & Bird LLP is serving as finance counsel.
