KO Advises Spinnaker SCA through Acquisition by Black Lake Capital

KO Firm
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April 13, 2021

KO served as the legal counsel for Spinnaker SCA through its acquisition by Black Lake Capital. KO represented both SCA and Spinnaker SCS in the deal. Spinnaker SCA was formed through the merger of SCA, LLC (“SCApath”) and Spinnaker SCS, LLC (“Spinnaker SCS”).

KO partner John Gaddis, attorneys Melissa Mellen, Ryan Sykora, Elizabeth Ho and paralegal Caitlyn Knudson supported the clients in the acquisition deal.

Formed in 2011 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, SCApath is a leading consulting firm that specializes in identifying, designing, and implementing supply chain solutions that enable omni-channel commerce. SCApath specializes in software applications for order management, warehouse management and transportation management systems.

In a press release, Evan McCaig, President & Managing Principal of SCApath commented: “The strategic vision and dedication of the SDR Ventures team was integral in aligning the path to shared success for the new partnership of SCApath and Spinnaker SCS. Together, we have formed a partnership that will provide our incredible client portfolio and future customers with best-in-class, end-to-end supply chain innovations and technologies. With the added support of Black Lake, we look forward to capitalizing on the acceleration of e-commerce and omni-channel commerce trends which are only possible through supply chain transformation.”

Founded in 2002, Houston, Texas-based Spinnaker SCS is a supply chain consulting services firm that helps clients grow, manage risk, reduce costs, and improve customer service by developing world-class supply chain capabilities. Its services help clients develop the right supply chain strategy for their business challenges and implement organizational capabilities, business processes and technology solutions to improve supply chain strategy and demand/supply planning capabilities.

“We are incredibly grateful that SDR was able to recognize the synergies between our firms and present them to the market in such an effective manner,” added John Sharkey, Senior Vice President of Spinnaker SCS. “The Spinnaker SCS team is thrilled to work alongside the talented team members at SCApath and Black Lake and look forward to providing our clients with the unrivaled level of service that they deserve.”