Los Angeles, CA – Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP), a prominent private equity firm based in Los Angeles, has announced the strategic acquisition of ALL4, a leading environmental, health & safety (EH&S) consulting services provider. The acquisition, finalized on January 23, 2025, sees LLCP partnering with ALL4’s management team to propel the company into its next phase of growth. The financial details of this transaction, which sees ALL4 transition from JMH Capital Partners’ portfolio, remain undisclosed.
Founded in 2002, ALL4 has established itself as a market leader in the EH&S consulting sector. The company delivers a comprehensive suite of services critical for regulatory compliance and sustainability, including air quality management, general EH&S consulting, digital solutions for environmental data, and sustainability strategies. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ALL4 boasts a significant operational footprint with 12 offices strategically located across the United States, Europe, and Latin America. This widespread presence enables ALL4 to effectively serve a diverse and expanding client base globally.
Andrew Schwartz, Partner at Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, commented on the acquisition, stating, “We are very pleased to be partnering with ALL4, a true leader in the EH&S consulting market. The company’s exceptional technical expertise, strong corporate culture, and client-focused service delivery have cultivated a loyal customer base and a consistent history of robust growth. Levine Leichtman Capital Partners is eager to collaborate with the management team to leverage this impressive foundation, support ALL4’s continued growth, and facilitate the company’s strategic objectives for the future.”
Alt text: Map showing ALL4’s 12 office locations across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, highlighting their global reach in EH&S consulting.
The leadership of ALL4 will remain consistent, with co-founders Bill Straub and Kevin Hickey continuing to steer the company, along with the existing executive team. Demonstrating a strong alignment of interests and confidence in future growth, the management team will maintain significant equity ownership in ALL4 in partnership with Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.
Bill Straub expressed enthusiasm about the new partnership: “ALL4 is excited to join forces with Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. LLCP’s understanding of our business model, appreciation for our core values and company culture, commitment to employee ownership, and management-centric approach, coupled with a shared vision for growth, makes them the ideal partner. Levine Leichtman Capital Partners brings valuable resources and a proven track record of supporting market-leading businesses. This partnership will enable us to accelerate our growth through both organic initiatives and strategic mergers and acquisitions, while maintaining our unwavering commitment to providing superior technical service and expanding equity opportunities for our employees.”
Kirkland & Ellis LLP provided legal counsel to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners for this transaction.
About Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC, is a middle-market private equity firm recognized for its consistent investment approach over four decades. The firm strategically targets sectors including Business Services, Franchising & Multi-unit, Education & Training, and Engineered Products & Manufacturing. Levine Leichtman Capital Partners employs a distinctive Structured Private Equity investment strategy, combining debt and equity capital within its portfolio companies. This approach offers management teams flexible growth capital that can be more advantageous than traditional private equity structures.
Alt text: Global office locations of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, London, Stockholm, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt, indicating their international presence in private equity.
With a global team of seasoned investment professionals, led by 10 partners averaging 20 years of tenure at the firm, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners has a substantial history of managing capital. Since its inception, the firm has overseen approximately $15.6 billion of institutional capital across 15 investment funds and has invested in over 100 portfolio companies. Currently managing $10.0 billion in assets, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners operates from a network of offices in key financial centers including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, London, Stockholm, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt, reinforcing its global reach and expertise in private equity.
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