SeaWestern Holdings, Inc.

Overview

Deal Type Mergers & Acquisitions
Client & Transactional Partners SeaWestern Holdings, Inc.
Traction Capital Partners
Municipal Emergency Services, LLC
Platte River Equity L.P.
Our Role Exclusive Sell-Side Advisor

Summary

On November 21, 2025, KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM) successfully advised SeaWestern Holdings, Inc. (SeaWestern or the Company), a portfolio company of Traction Capital Partners (Traction), on its sale to Municipal Emergency Services, LLC (MES), a portfolio company of Platte River Equity L.P. (Platte River). KBCM was selected to serve as SeaWestern’s Exclusive Sell-Side Advisor based on its industry-leading Specialty Distribution investment banking practice, experience in the fire and safety distribution industry, longstanding relationship with the Company and proven M&A execution capabilities.

Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, SeaWestern is a leading distributor of critical fire and life safety solutions in the Western United States. SeaWestern provides best-in-class turnout gear, self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs), compressors, personal protective equipment and emergency vehicle apparatuses. The Company’s footprint spans across 11 states, serving over 2,000 fire stations with distribution rights granted by industry-leading OEM partnerships.

Headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, Traction is a lower middle-market independent sponsor investing in businesses headquartered in the Western United States. The firm focuses on long-term investments while preserving the legacy of the prior owner's business.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, MES is a leading equipment supplier and service provider to first responders throughout North America. MES’s workforce includes over 300 sales reps and service technicians, covering the United States and Canada from 41 locations.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Platte River Equity is a leading middle-market private equity firm with over $1.7 billion of assets under management. The firm focuses on investing in middle market companies in the United States that possess scalable business models with protected market positions and strong customer relationships.

KeyBanc Capital Markets is a trade name under which the corporate and investment banking products and services of KeyCorp and its subsidiaries, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., member FINRA/SIPC (“KBCMI”), and KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank N.A.”), are marketed. Securities products and services are offered by KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and by its licensed securities representatives. Banking products and services are offered by KeyBank N.A.

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