LOWELL, Mass., June 21, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TRC Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TRR), a recognized leader in engineering, environmental consulting and construction-management services, today announced it has completed the previously announced merger with affiliates of New Mountain Partners IV, L.P., an investment fund managed by New Mountain Capital, L.L.C. As a result of the transaction, NMC acquired TRC for $17.55 per share in cash. TRC shares will be delisted from the NYSE and will no longer be publicly traded.
“The completion of this transaction marks the beginning of a new chapter for TRC and is an important step in executing on our long-term growth strategy,” said TRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chris Vincze. “There is an immense need for creative thinking to help solve some of the world’s toughest infrastructure and energy challenges and, with NMC’s partnership, TRC is well-positioned to do just that. NMC’s financial strength and strategic relationships will help us strengthen our commitment to our clients, increase professional opportunities for our staff and accelerate our culture of innovation — all with the intent of building a more valuable company.”
Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. acted as financial advisor to TRC and Covington & Burling LLP acted as legal advisor to TRC.
Barclays Capital Inc. and UBS Securities LLC acted as M&A advisors to NMC and Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor to NMC. NMC also received M&A and industry advice from EFCG (Environmental Financial Consulting Group).
About TRC
A pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering developments since the 1960s, TRC (www.TRCsolutions.com) is a national engineering, environmental consulting and construction management firm that provides integrated services to the power, environmental, infrastructure and oil and gas markets. TRC serves a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients, implementing complex projects from initial concept to delivery and operation. TRC delivers results that enable clients to achieve success in a complex and changing world. Follow us on Twitter at @TRC_Companies and on LinkedIn.
About New Mountain Capital
New Mountain Capital is a New York-based investment firm that emphasizes business building and growth, rather than debt, as it pursues long-term capital appreciation. The firm currently manages private equity, public equity and credit funds with approximately $15 billion in aggregate capital commitments. New Mountain Capital seeks out what it believes to be the highest-quality growth leaders in carefully selected industry sectors and then works intensively with management to build the value of these companies. For more information on New Mountain Capital, please visit www.newmountaincapital.com.
