Year: 2026

Astro Pak LLC Acquires Frontline Global Services, Inc.

COSTA MESA, CA & DIBOLL, TX – JULY 7, 2026 – Astro Pak LLC (“Astro Pak”), a portfolio company of The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”), is pleased to announce its acquisition of Frontline Global Services, Inc. (“Frontline”), a provider of comprehensive cleaning and reliability solutions for industrial and commercial equipment. The acquisition expands Astro Pak’s […]

Written by on July 7, 2026

Stephens Group Welcomes Ben Bryles as Senior Associate

LITTLE ROCK, AR – JUNE 24, 2026 – The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”), the private investment firm backed by the Witt Stephens and Elizabeth Campbell families, is pleased to announce the addition of Ben Bryles as a Senior Associate on the investment team. Mr. Bryles assists the team’s investment efforts by conducting financial analysis, due […]

Written by on June 24, 2026

Aptus Aero, LLC Acquires E.M.C. Aerospace, Inc.

MIAMI, FL – JUNE 17, 2026 – Aptus Aero, LLC (“Aptus Aero”), a portfolio company of The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”), is pleased to announce its acquisition of E.M.C. Aerospace, Inc. (“EMC”), a provider of component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) services to the aviation industry. Located in North Miami Beach, Florida, EMC is an […]

Written by on June 17, 2026

Astro Pak LLC Acquires Purepass Services, Inc.

COSTA MESA, CA & HAMILTON, ON – JUNE 3, 2026 – Astro Pak LLC (“Astro Pak”), a portfolio company of The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”), is pleased to announce its acquisition of Purepass Services, Inc. (“Purepass”), a provider of on-site and shop-based high purity cleaning services. Located in Hamilton, Ontario, the acquisition establishes Astro Pak’s […]

Written by on June 3, 2026

Stephens Group Announces Exit of IMA Financial Group Via Equity Recapitalization Led by Oak Hill Capital, New Mountain Capital, and HarbourVest

DENVER, CO – MAY 19, 2026 – The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”) announced today that it has exited its investment in IMA Financial Group, Inc., a North American insurance brokerage firm specializing in risk management, employee benefits and investment advisory services, via the completion of an equity recapitalization transaction. Oak Hill Capital and New Mountain […]

Written by on May 19, 2026

Astro Pak LLC Completes Acquisition of Clean Sciences

COSTA MESA, CA & FREMONT, CA – MARCH 18, 2026 – Astro Pak LLC (“Astro Pak”), a portfolio company of The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”), is pleased to announce its acquisition of Clean Sciences, LLC (“Clean Sciences”), a precision cleaning services provider. The acquisition expands Astro Pak’s cleanroom footprint into Northern California, while also expanding […]

Written by on March 18, 2026

Stephens Group Promotes Jens Talbert and Blake Tilley to Principal

LITTLE ROCK, AR – MARCH 10, 2026 – The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”), the private investment firm backed by the Witt Stephens and Elizabeth Campbell families, is pleased to announce the promotions of Blake Tilley and Jens Talbert from Vice President to Principal. As Principals, Blake and Jens are responsible for all aspects of the […]

Written by on March 10, 2026