RailPros Acquired by Littlejohn & Co. from Court Square Capital Partners
Deal News | May 27, 2025 | Littlejohn & Co.
Littlejohn & Co. has announced the acquisition of RailPros from Court Square Capital Partners, reinforcing its presence in the transportation and utility service sector. RailPros, renowned for its comprehensive range of services including safety management, engineering, and project management, operates extensively across North America and Mexico. The acquisition aims to leverage Littlejohn's resources to enhance RailPros' growth both organically and through strategic mergers and acquisitions, whilst continuing to provide high-quality service to its clients. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Lincoln International and Piper Sandler & Co. advised RailPros, whereas Houlihan Lokey, Wells Fargo, and Jefferies LLC advised Littlejohn, with Ropes & Gray LLP providing legal counsel.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Transportation and Utilities
- Engineering and Construction Management
Geography
- United States – Littlejohn & Co. is based in Greenwich, Connecticut, and RailPros is headquartered in Irving, Texas, with operations across the U.S.
- Mexico – RailPros has operations that extend to Mexico, highlighting its international reach.
Industry
- Private Equity – Littlejohn & Co. is a private investment firm that made the acquisition of RailPros.
- Transportation and Utilities – RailPros provides services to rail, utilities, and transportation clients, indicating its involvement in these industries.
- Engineering and Construction Management – RailPros offers engineering, project management, and construction management services in the rail industry.
Financials
- Not Disclosed – Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- $8 billion – Regulatory assets under management by Littlejohn & Co.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlejohn & Co. | Acquirer | Company | A Greenwich, Connecticut-based private equity firm focusing on industrial and services companies. |
| RailPros | Target Company | Company | A provider of outsourced services to rail, utilities, and transportation clients, based in Irving, Texas. |
| Court Square Capital Partners | Selling Company | Company | The previous owner of RailPros. |
| Lincoln International | Financial Advisor to RailPros | Company | Advised RailPros on the transaction. |
| Piper Sandler & Co. | Financial Advisor to RailPros | Company | Advised RailPros on the transaction. |
| Houlihan Lokey Inc. | Financial Advisor to Littlejohn | Company | Acted as a financial advisor to Littlejohn in the acquisition. |
| Wells Fargo | Financial Advisor to Littlejohn | Company | Acted as a financial advisor to Littlejohn in the acquisition. |
| Jefferies LLC | Financial Advisor to Littlejohn | Company | Acted as a financial advisor to Littlejohn in the acquisition. |
| Ropes & Gray LLP | Legal Advisor to Littlejohn | Company | Provided legal counsel to Littlejohn for the acquisition. |
| Michael Kaplan | Managing Director | Person | Managing Director at Littlejohn & Co. |
| Ken Koff | Chief Executive Officer | Person | CEO of RailPros. |