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Configure’s strategic approach and deep understanding of the financing environment were key in securing the optimal capital solution for the company.

- Matt Walsh
Vice President at Hidden Harbor

Configure Partners Advises Hidden Harbor Capital Partners on its Recapitalization of Lathan Associates Architects

 

Atlanta, GA — Configure Partners, an investment banking platform specializing in debt placement, special situations, and M&A advisory services, announced today its role as the sole lead arranger for credit facilities related to Hidden Harbor Capital Partners recapitalization of its existing portfolio company, Lathan Associates Architects, in connection to the acquisitions of McKee & Associates Architects, LLC and Barganier Davis Williams Architects Associated, LLC (BDW).

Lathan, McKee, and BDW is a leading platform provider of architectural and design services in the Southeastern United States, with a primary focus on the K-12, higher education, and municipal end markets.

Configure supported all aspects of the financing process, including lender screening, approach to market, transaction structuring, and negotiation of the financing-related documentation. This transaction marks Configure’s 16th financing with Hidden Harbor Capital Partners since 2018.

“Configure’s strategic approach and deep understanding of the financing environment were key in securing the optimal capital solution for the company,” said Hidden Harbor Vice President Matt Wash. “Their ability to drive an efficient process allowed us to focus on execution, and we look forward to continuing our partnership as we grow the platform.”

“We’re proud to once again support Hidden Harbor as they execute their growth strategy for Lathan through the successful acquisitions of McKee and BDW,” said Configure Managing Director Doug Clarida. “We look forward to seeing the company thrive under Hidden Harbor’s strategic guidance and are excited to continue strengthening our relationship.”

About Lathan Associates Architects (www.lathanassociates.com)
Lathan, established in 1990 and headquartered in Hoover, AL, is a full‐service design firm offering a suite of services. Lathan has worked in partnership with a wide variety of clients. Its goal is to answer each client’s needs and desires by developing architectural solutions that successfully blend classic concepts with modern aesthetics, practical functionality, and environmental sensitivity.

About McKee & Associates Architects (www.mckeeassoc.com)
McKee, established in 1991 and headquartered in Montgomery, AL, provides a full range of professional architectural and design services. McKee works with a wide range of customers across the public and private sectors. The McKee team has been dedicated to incorporating a quality design with functional value across various projects.

About Barganier Davis Williams Architects (www.bdwarchitects.com)
BDW, established in 1974 and headquartered in Montgomery, AL, provides a full range of professional architectural and design services. BDW works with a wide range of customers in the public and private sector. BDW has earned a reputation for quality architectural design, state-of-the-art facilities, exceptional professional service, and technical expertise.

About Hidden Harbor Capital Partners (www.hh-cp.com)
Hidden Harbor Capital Partners is a private equity firm which helps create business success stories by building teams focused on execution. We believe that great companies are built on a strong group of people as their foundation, and that businesses succeed when they are intensely focused on executing a small set of well-defined objectives. Hidden Harbor currently has assets under management of over $2.0 billion and is investing out of its third fund, a $825 million vehicle.

About Configure Partners (www.configurepartners.com)
Configure Partners is a preeminent credit-oriented investment bank headquartered in Atlanta. The firm specializes in debt placement, special situations, and M&A advisory, providing superior client service and execution to private equity sponsors in acquisition finance, refinancing, and dividend recapitalization transactions. The firm’s credit resolution and special situations practice is the trusted advisor for stakeholders confronting capital structure challenges. Our people-smart 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.