H.I.G. Capital LLC, a leading global private equity firm based in Miami, Florida, announced today that it has acquired a majority equity interest in Lucas Group.
Lucas Group, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the nationís leading executive recruitment firms. With 15 locations in the United States and two in Germany, Lucas Group has built a reputation for successfully providing human capital placements in multiple markets and industries. Lucas Group has specialty groups focused on recruiting top executives in management, advertising/marketing, sales, accounting, manufacturing, legal, and technical positions across all major industries. Lucas also specializes in placing ex-military personnel. It has performed search assignments for Fortune 100 companies, as well as regional businesses and entrepreneurial firms.
H.I.G. partnered with the companyís founder and management to consummate the transaction. ìAfter 37 years of independent growth, we are excited to have found the right partner for Lucas Group,î said Arthur Lucas, the founder and chief executive officer of Lucas Group. ìWith H.I.G.ís financial and strategic support, the company will continue to grow and advance to the next level in a way that is consistent with our history, philosophy and value system.î
Brian Schwartz, a Managing Director of H.I.G., commented ìWe are excited to partner with an outstanding management team that has created a true market leader and innovator through relentless focus on excellence. We look forward to supporting the team and the next phase of Lucas Groupís growth.î
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H.I.G. Capital completes acquisition of Lucas Group
H.I.G. Capital LLC, a global private equity firm based in Miami, Florida, announced today that it has acquired a majority equity interest in Lucas Group
