Stout has advised ABC Stone (the “Company”), the leader in providing luxury natural stone to the architectural and design (“A+D”) community in receiving an investment from Chicago Capital Partners (“CCP”). Stout served as the exclusive financial advisor in connection with the transaction, which closed on April 3, 2025.

ABC Stone is a full-service distribution partner providing luxury natural stone to the global A+D community. The Company has been supplying the highest-quality natural stone products to global A+D professionals for over 30 years. The Company has developed deep supplier relationships, sourcing unique stone species from six continents, which has allowed it to execute a wide range of high-end commercial, infrastructure, and residential projects.

Chicago Capital Partners is a private investment fund, which invests in lower middle-market opportunities through buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth equity. CCP invests in a diverse array of industries, partnering with strong leadership teams of competitively advantaged businesses that have credible and actionable growth drivers. CCP and management work collaboratively to help the business grow profitably and execute at a higher level to create long-term value.