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Strikepoint acquires IERNA's, deepening its Tampa Bay cluster

What happened. Strikepoint Group Holdings acquired IERNA Heating, Cooling and Plumbing of Lutz, a family-owned contractor operating since 2003 across Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk and northern Pinellas counties. It was Strikepoint's 23rd acquisition since September 2020. CEO Charlie Haines said the deal would further solidify the company's leadership position in greater Tampa Bay, joining existing brands Pinellas Comfort Systems, Performance Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing, and Paradise Air. The IERNA's name was retained.

Parties

Company
IERNA's Heating, Cooling and Plumbing · Lutz, Hillsborough County
Buyer
Strikepoint Group Holdings, LLC
Capital
New Mountain Capital, LLC
Price
Not disclosed
The name on the truckIERNA's Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
Lutz, Hillsborough County
Operating ownerStrikepoint Group Holdings, LLC
Newark, DE
Capital behind it
New Mountain Capital, LLC
New York, NY

Other Tampa Bay brands under Strikepoint Group Holdings, LLC: Pinellas Comfort Systems, Performance Air Conditioning, Electrical & Plumbing, Paradise Air, Elite Home Services, Mr. AC Cooling & Heating, Elite Heating and Air, IERNA's Heating, Cooling & Plumbing.

What this kind of deal tends to mean for customers and staff: pricing · sales pressure · technicians · the exit clock.

Sources Verified — primary document

  1. Strikepoint Group Holdings (2022-09-01) — press release. Primary announcement

Researcher notes: Strikepoint's private equity sponsor, if any, is not disclosed in its releases, so investor_slug is null.

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