We advised BDT & MSD Partners on the transaction

Davis Polk advised BDT & MSD Partners in connection with its agreement to acquire a majority stake in Summit Companies from BlackRock Long Term Private Capital through its affiliated funds. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

BDT & MSD Partners is a merchant bank with an advisory and investment platform built to serve the distinct needs of business owners and strategic, long-term investors.

Summit Companies is a leading provider of fire and life safety service and installation services designed to protect buildings, assets and people.

The Davis Polk corporate team included partner Evan Rosen and associates Andrew R. Board and Michael Allen Nakamura. Partner John (J.W.) Perry and associate Eric Cummings provided sponsor finance advice. Partner Frank Azzopardi provided intellectual property advice. Partner David H. Schnabel and associate Yueyu Yang provided tax advice. Partner Veronica M. Wissel and counsel Joseph S. Brown provided executive compensation advice. All members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York office.

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