In November 2019, Versare Solutions, LLC (“Versare” or the “Company”) was acquired by WILsquare Capital, LLC (“WILsquare”).
Duff & Phelps served as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Versare and provided M&A advisory services in connection with the sale transaction.
About Versare Solutions, LLC
Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Versare is a premier e-commerce-led marketer and manufacturer of branded space efficiency and acoustical products for an array of applications across diverse commercial, industrial, retail and residential end markets. Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association, which will combine with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP on January 1, 2020, served as legal counsel to Versare.
About WILsquare Capital, LLC
WILsquare Capital is a St. Louis-based private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing lower-middle market businesses in the Midwest and Southern United States, with an emphasis on business services, niche manufacturing, distribution and technology companies. The firm is currently investing out of WILsquare Capital Partners Fund II, L.P. Winston & Strawn LLP served as legal counsel to WILsquare.
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