Atlanta, GA — Configure Partners, an investment banking firm specializing in debt placement services, announced today that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Acousti Engineering Company. Configure assisted in securing committed debt capital to refinance Acousti’s existing debt and provide additional working capital for continued growth.

Headquartered in Orlando, Fla., Acousti is a leading subcontractor of specialty interior finish solutions. As the largest interior construction company in the high-growth Sunbelt region, Acousti offers a broad range of product lines for ceilings, floors, walls, and specialty construction, executing over 3,000 projects per year.

Configure supported all aspects of the financing process, including lender screening, approach to market, transaction structuring, and negotiation of the financing-related documentation.

“Configure played a critical role in the refinance of Acousti. The new capital structure will allow us to execute on our vision for the future. We are excited about the trajectory of the company and partnership with our new lender,” said Acousti Chief Financial Officer Robert Fox. “The guidance from Configure was instrumental to making this a successful transaction, assisting us every step of the way.”

Configure Managing Director Doug Clarida commented, “We are thrilled to have partnered with the Acousti team on a successful refinancing. We have no doubt that this transaction will allow the management team the flexibility needed to execute on their plans. Their industry expertise and the new capital structure will position Acousti for continued growth.”

About Acousti Engineering Company (www.acousti.com)
Founded in 1946, Acousti quickly established itself as a leader in the ceiling materials market by introducing an innovative wood cane fiber ceiling tile system, leading the industry away from the use of asbestos. As times and materials changed, Acousti adapted to provide new innovative products and services, including acoustic ceilings, flooring, walls, specialty products for interior systems, and specialty exterior applications. Acousti is an agent and dealer for a wide range of manufacturers and products which provide the aesthetics, functionality, and cost-efficiencies required for general and custom construction applications. Strong relationships enable delivery of quality products for today’s aggressive budgets. The company offers a broad range of product lines for ceilings, floors, walls, and specialty construction. Acousti has a proven record that allows for expedited mobilization as the work environment demands.

About Configure Partners (www.configurepartners.com)
Configure Partners is a preeminent credit-oriented boutique investment bank headquartered in Atlanta. The firm specializes in debt placement, credit resolution, special situations, and M&A advisory, providing superior client service and execution to middle-market private equity sponsors in acquisition finance, refinancing, and dividend recapitalization transactions. Our people-driven team of bankers differentiates through real-time knowledge of the debt capital markets and becomes a true extension of our client’s teams, delivering unmatched results and an exceptional client experience.