Edko

Edko is a leading provider of herbicide-based vegetation management services to utility, pipeline, renewable and other infrastructure right-of-way operators.

How We Partnered

Transaction Dynamics

A recapitalization of the company in partnership with the owner and management.  The owner and management invested significant proceeds in the transaction.

 

Investment Thesis

  • Established player in a highly-fragmented, niche space
  • Recession resistant end market with attractive tailwinds
  • Loyal customer base generating stable, reoccurring revenue
  • Multiple growth levers including executing acquisitions and investing in both resources and new product development

 

Incline Value Enhancement

  • Executed three accretive acquisitions, adding new services, end markets and geographies.
  • Expanded end market reach to pipeline, renewable and other infrastructure right-of-way operators.
  • Launched five adjacent services, including the company’s proprietary Himmel drone program.
  • Improved internal systems to enhance reporting capabilities and optimize field operations.
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Key Details

HEADQUARTERS
Bossier City, LA

STAGE
Realized

SECTOR
Services

INVESTMENT DATE
June 2021

“Incline has been instrumental in helping us build the infrastructure for sustainable growth. Investments in systems, key hires and additional services allowed us to double our footprint, positioning us to support our diverse customer base as we scale.”

Jason Sellers

Chief Executive Officer