Jackson Walker represented Prophet Equity, a Southlake, Texas-based private equity firm, in its sale of Derby Fabricating Solutions, a premier manufacturer of die-cut solutions.

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Derby is an industry leader serving OEMs and manufacturers across America. During Prophet’s ownership, Derby achieved significant operational improvement, increased profit, and earnings growth.

Dallas partner Kevin A. Jones, who led the Jackson Walker team, said, “We are proud to have represented Prophet Equity in this significant transaction, which will provide new opportunities to accelerate Derby’s growth.”

Ross Gatlin, Managing Partner at Prophet Equity, said in a press release, “Derby exemplifies the type of American manufacturing business we seek to invest in, which is, U.S.-headquartered, operationally complex, and rich with opportunities for transformational growth. We wish the Derby team all the best in their next chapter.”

The Jackson Walker team included Corporate & Securities partner Kevin A. Jones, Tax partner Aaron Pinegar, Environment & Natural Resources partner Peter K. Wahl, and Corporate & Securities associates Adrian Allen, Mica Beckman-White, and Amanda Miller.

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