Trojan Battery Co. Receives Investment from Charlesbank

Charlesbank Capital Partners announced today that it has made an investment in Trojan Battery Company. Headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., Trojan has been owned by the Godber family since its founding in 1925. The transaction, which was funded with both equity and debt, introduces the first outside equity for the company, with the management team making a notable co-investment and the Godber family maintaining a significant ownership position. GE Antares Capital provided the debt portion of the financing.  

"Trojan sees diverse opportunities to continue to grow our business and increase market share with Charlesbank as our new partner," said Jeff Elder, president and CEO of Trojan Battery. "Trojan takes pride in cultivating strong relationships with our customers and we are pleased to have raised capital that will help Trojan expand and meet its full potential. Charlesbank's experienced team will be a valuable strategic resource as we move ahead in establishing our U.S.-based manufacturing facility for AGM batteries and our continued global expansion." 

Houlihan Lokey served as financial advisor to Trojan Battery on the transaction and Vetus Partners acted as due diligence advisor to Charlesbank.