Apr 22, 2016
Kian Capital is pleased to announce that it has invested $8.0 million of senior secured debt to support the management-led buyout of Sdii Global Corporation (“SDII” or the “Company”) from the Company’s founder. SDII, based in Tampa, Florida, is a forensic consulting firm focused on providing engineering and geological claim resolution services for the property and casualty (“P&C”) insurance industry. The Company offers expert services in forensic geology, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, geophysics and water resources, as well as litigation support services. This breadth of forensic services, coupled with SDII’s proprietary processes and web-based information systems, provide timely and definitive answers to clients’ claim resolution needs. SDII is currently licensed to perform forensic engineering services in 40 states.
Catherine Carty, President and CEO at SDII, said “Robert Windschauer founded SDII with a stated mission to become our clients’ foremost source of experts and a partner of choice to solve complex problems. Chris Casagrande, our CFO, and I are dedicated to continuing this mission and we are delighted to partner with Kian for this exciting next chapter in the Company’s history. We are very committed to the Company’s ongoing success and believe Kian’s board-level experience will provide us with critical strategic and operational guidance as we capitalize on the Company’s many growth opportunities.”
Scott Buschmann, Partner at Kian Capital, said “SDII’s management team has done a tremendous job of positioning the business as an industry leader within the forensic engineering arena with unparalleled technical expertise and the highest level of proactive customer service. Catherine Carty and Chris Casagrande have helped to build an incredibly strong company that is poised for additional growth and we are pleased to support them as they continue to build upon the Company’s great reputation and execute on their vision for growth.”
Robert Windschauer founded SDII with a stated mission to become our clients’ foremost source of experts and a partner of choice to solve complex problems. Chris Casagrande, our CFO, and I are dedicated to continuing this mission and we are delighted to partner with Kian for this exciting next chapter in the Company’s history. We are very committed to the Company’s ongoing success and believe Kian’s board-level experience will provide us with critical strategic and operational guidance as we capitalize on the Company’s many growth opportunities.
Catherine Cart
President & CEO at SDII
About Sdii Global Corporation (SDII)
Sdii Global Corporation (“SDII”) is an industry-leading forensic engineering and earth sciences firm, recognized by its clients as the foremost source of experts to have as their partner. SDII unique technology-driven approach provides real-time project status updates to clients and demonstrates our dedication to customer service excellence. Whether it’s timely property insurance claims resolution assistance; geological and geophysical analyses; complex water resource investigations; or comprehensive peer reviews, SDII has the skilled professionals to provide clients with the most cost-effective solution to any challenge.
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