Cotton Holdings Announces Acquisition by Sullivan Brothers Family of Companies

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cotton Holdings, Inc., (“Cotton”), a Houston-based global leader in infrastructure support services, announced today that Sullivan Brothers Family of Companies, (“SBFC”) a growing enterprise that builds, operates and invests in dynamic businesses, has acquired Cotton from Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Together, SBFC and Cotton will leverage their combined strengths, resources and deep industry expertise to broaden service capabilities in the disaster response sector, providing greater support to communities and businesses recovering from catastrophic events.

“This transaction marks an exciting new chapter for Cotton Holdings’ continued evolution as a leader in our industry,” said Pete Bell, Founder and Chairman of Cotton. “Partnering with SBFC, a family-founded firm with shared values of collaboration and client service as well as decades of industry experience, will provide us long-term capital and support. Together, we can continue investing in our people, culture and communities, accelerating growth and expanding Cotton’s reach across the U.S. and beyond and bringing even greater excellence to the industries we proudly serve.”

“We have worked alongside Pete and the Cotton team for many years and truly respect their commitment to delivering quality response, recovery and construction services to their clients,” said Billy Sullivan, Principal of Sullivan Brothers Family of Companies. “This acquisition aligns with our mission to invest in and grow organizations that exemplify operational excellence, strong leadership and an unwavering dedication to the people and places they serve. We look forward to enhancing our customers’ experience through this acquisition and supporting them when they need it most.”

“We have greatly valued our partnership with Pete Bell and his management team at Cotton,” said Marc Leder, Co-CEO of Sun Capital. “Through collaboration and a shared vision, the company achieved meaningful growth and is well positioned to continue delivering excellent results in its new partnership.”

Cotton Founder and Chairman Pete Bell, alongside Co-Chief Executive Officers Chris Sneck and Johnny Slaughter, will continue to lead the company into its next phase of strategic growth and innovation. Backed by decades of proven leadership in construction, logistics and disaster recovery, this experienced team is poised to guide Cotton’s continued success. No significant operational changes are anticipated — the company and its subsidiaries will proudly continue operating under the Cotton name and brands. Cotton remains dedicated to delivering the same high-quality, turnkey solutions and exceptional service, all while fulfilling its mission to restore communities and support clients when it matters most.

For more information about Cotton Holdings, please visit www.cottonholdings.com.

About Cotton Holdings, Inc.

Cotton Holdings is a leading infrastructure support services company in the $20 billion U.S. commercial restoration market with subsidiaries that conduct business under the Cotton Global Disaster Solutions, Cotton Roofing, Cotton Logistics, Cotton Culinary, Stellar Commercial Roofing, Full Circle Restoration and Construction Services, Advance Catastrophe Technologies and Target Solutions brands. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with an International Logistics Center and regional offices throughout North America, Cotton provides property restoration and recovery, construction, roofing, consulting, infrastructure support services and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide. Learn more at CottonHoldings.com.

About Sullivan Brothers Family of Companies

Sullivan Brothers Family of Companies is a growing enterprise that builds, operates, and invests in dynamic businesses that work daily to transform communities and improve lives. Its independent companies deliver a wide range of construction, disaster recovery, infrastructure, industrial, environmental, healthcare and energy services across North America and globally, managing large-scale projects for local, state, and federal government agencies, as well as private sector clients. SBFC’s collective project portfolio boasts some of the nation's largest emergency response, debris management, housing and environmental restoration initiatives. Learn more at https://sullbros.com.

About Sun Capital Partners, Inc.

Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a global private equity firm focused on partnering with outstanding management teams to accelerate value creation. Since 1995, Sun Capital has invested in over 550 companies worldwide with revenues in excess of $50 billion across a broad range of industries and transaction structures. The firm has built a reputation as a trusted partner, recognized for its operational experience. Sun Capital focuses on defensible businesses in growing markets with tangible performance improvement opportunities in the services, food & beverage and industrials and distribution sectors. The firm has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles and New York, and an affiliate with offices in London. Learn more here: https://suncappart.com/