Contact Info
pjoshea@englandco.com +65-6990-3421Office
Singapore
Ocean Financial Centre
10 Collyer Quay
Level 40
Singapore 049315 SG
Patrick J. O’Shea
Managing Director
Patrick O’Shea has over 15 years of investment banking and venture capital experience. Over the course of his career, he has participated in more than $11.5 billion of financings for companies in the energy, financial services, and telecommunications and technology sectors.
Prior to joining England & Company, Mr. O’Shea was a senior member of Cora Capital Advisors’ Corporate Finance team, where he focused on advising energy technology companies. Previously, Mr. O’Shea was a Vice President in JPMorgan’s Investment Banking division working in New York and Tokyo. Before joining JPMorgan’s Investment Banking division, Mr. O’Shea worked for LabMorgan, JPMorgan’s proprietary venture capital division. Mr. O’Shea began his career as a member of Merrill Lynch’s Investment Banking unit where he advised technology and telecommunications companies.
Mr. O’Shea earned his BSFS from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, where he majored in International Economics with a background in Finance and Trade.
Sector Specialities:
- Energy & Sustainability
- Middle Market
- Technology & Media
Service Specialities:
- Capital Raising
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Strategic Advisory
SELECTED TRANSACTION
INERTIA ENGINEERING ACQUIRED BY MACLEAN POWER SYSTEMS
September 2023 – England & Company is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Inertia Engineering and Machine Works, Inc. (“Inertia”) in its sale to MacLean Power, LLC (“MPS”). Inertia, based in Stockton, California, is a manufacturer of highly advanced switchgear and automation equipment for the utility market. For over 25 years, Inertia’s products have been installed by utilities across the United States and internationally, providing key functionality in power distribution and transmission.
“We are thrilled to have worked with England & Company on this transaction; they went above and beyond for us,” said Megan Rowe, President of Inertia. “England & Company’s in-depth knowledge of the utility market, including its ability to properly position Inertia’s products and technical capabilities with potential buyers and valuable hands-on strategic advice during the transaction process, ensured that our Company found the best possible partner for Inertia’s next stage of growth.”
The acquisition of Inertia extends MPS’ existing product portfolio into advanced overhead switchgear technology sold to utility customers.
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc Acquires Computer Protection Technology
April 2021 – England Securities served as the exclusive financial advisor to Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc., in its acquisition of Computer Protection Technology.
Headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (“MEPPI”) is a U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation serving the North American power systems, data center, rail transportation, and large visual display markets.
Computer Protection Technology, based in Southern California, is a leading critical power service and solutions provider and will maintain base operations in southern California, as a service branch of MEPPI.
“We are confident that this alliance will strengthen our collective service capabilities and increase the value that we bring to our customers as an experienced and trusted supplier of critical power equipment and services,” said Tricia Breeger, President of MEPPI.
Kortick Manufacturing Acquired by SICAME Group
June 2020 – England & Company served as the exclusive financial advisor to Kortick Manufacturing in its sale to SICAME Group.
Founded in 1898 and previously owned by the Frase Family, Kortick produces and supplies electrical products and equipment for use in overhead and underground electrical networks, supplying contractors, distributors, and electric utilities on the West Coast including, Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, and the Sacramento Utility District.
Kortick employs 75 people at its Pittsburg, California facility.
Among Kortick’s many product lines is the eco-friendly AmorGalv®, Thermal Diffusion Galvanization (TDG) process, which has helped position the company as a major supplier of hardware in support of the hardening of the electrical infrastructure in California and other states.
“We are very pleased to have partnered with England & Company for this transaction,” said Gavin Frase, President of Kortick. “England’s team was key in helping Kortick find the right partner and negotiating the terms of the transaction. The acquisition by SICAME will help Kortick continue to grow, innovate, and expand its markets.”
SICAME, based in Arnac-Pompadour, France, is a recognized world leader specialized in the production and sale of accessories & services for the transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as for electrical safety equipment, connection and associated tools. SICAME operates with 55 companies in 24 countries. Sicame is a portfolio company of Equistone Partners Europe, one of Europe’s leading mid-market private equity firms, which operates across Benelux, France, Germany, Switzerland and the UK, investing as a strategic partner alongside management teams.
Laron Incorporated Acquired by Ohio Transmission Corporation
January 2020 – England & Company served as the exclusive financial advisor to Laron Incorporated (“Laron”) in its sale to Ohio Transmission Corporation (“OTC”), a portfolio company of Genstar Capital.
Laron is a leading provider of mechanical and electric motor repair and engineering services in the Southwestern United States. Laron’s headquarters in Kingman, Arizona, houses more than 140,000 square feet of shop space, with large-scale machining, fabrication and repair capabilities and a field services office. Laron also has repair and field service locations in Phoenix, Arizona, and Salt Lake City, Utah, and a sales and field service office in Tucson, Arizona.
“This acquisition is an important part of our rapidly evolving repair and engineering services capabilities,” said Matt Piatt, Chief Operating Officer of OTC. “Along with the recent acquisition of Keller Electrical, the addition of Laron further enhances our overall service offering and expands our regional footprint in the Southwest.”
Laron will continue to operate under the Laron brand and with current local management, including Glenn Thoroughman, CEO; Larry Tree, President; John Hansen, COO; Gary Maclay, CFO; and a strong team of general managers already in place. Laron will operate as a division of OTP Industrial Solutions and is expected to provide OTP with a foothold and visibility into a whole new dimension of industrial service.
“We are very pleased to have partnered with England & Company for this transaction,” said Glenn Thoroughman, CEO of Laron. “England’s team was instrumental in helping Laron find the right partner, and they were an integral part of negotiating the terms of the transaction. England provided solid advice and insight to our management team throughout the process.”