Essex Capital Group Advises ProTelesis on $4.58 Million Debt Financing to Support Shareholder Buyout and Strategic Acquisition of AmerX Security
December 10, 2025
Source: Essex Capital Group, Inc.
TAMPA, FL - December 10, 2025 -- Essex Capital Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful closing of a $4,580,000 senior debt facility for Protel Communications, d/b/a ProTelesis, a leading West Coast Managed Service Provider with operations across Utah, California, and Arizona. ProTelesis delivers comprehensive technology solutions encompassing data infrastructure, cybersecurity, physical security systems, and cloud services to enterprise clients.
The debt financing comprised multiple facilities structured to support concurrent strategic initiatives:
• Senior Term Loan – Refinanced existing indebtedness and funded ProTelesis shareholder buyout
• Revolving Credit Facility – Provided enhanced working capital flexibility
• Acquisition Term Loan – Financed the acquisition of AmerX Security, Inc.
Proceeds were strategically deployed to buyout Protelesis existing shareholders, optimize the company's working capital, and complete the acquisition of AmerX Security, representing ProTelesis's eighth acquisition since inception.
"We are pleased to have structured a comprehensive financing solution that addressed multiple strategic objectives simultaneously," stated Rob Swain, President of Essex Capital Group. "This transaction enabled ProTelesis to execute a shareholder buyout while simultaneously closing an accretive acquisition that expands both its service capabilities and geographic footprint into Arizona. The financing structure reflects the company's strong operational performance and continued growth trajectory in the MSP sector."
Michael Promotico, Chief Executive Officer of ProTelesis, commented: "Essex Capital demonstrated strong financial expertise executing this complex transaction. The strategic alignment with AmerX Security significantly enhances our capabilities. While we have successfully navigated the cybersecurity and data landscape for years, this acquisition allows us to deepen our focus on physical security and access control. We are now positioned to provide our customers with unparalleled end-to-end support in today’s complex business environment."
Essex Capital Group served as exclusive financial advisor to ProTelesis in connection with this transaction.
About Essex Capital Group
Based in Tampa, Florida, Essex Capital is a corporate finance advisory firm, providing professional debt capital raising services to lower-middle market privately held companies throughout the United States, successfully raising over $1.5B in 150+ transactions since 2003.
The debt financing comprised multiple facilities structured to support concurrent strategic initiatives:
• Senior Term Loan – Refinanced existing indebtedness and funded ProTelesis shareholder buyout
• Revolving Credit Facility – Provided enhanced working capital flexibility
• Acquisition Term Loan – Financed the acquisition of AmerX Security, Inc.
Proceeds were strategically deployed to buyout Protelesis existing shareholders, optimize the company's working capital, and complete the acquisition of AmerX Security, representing ProTelesis's eighth acquisition since inception.
"We are pleased to have structured a comprehensive financing solution that addressed multiple strategic objectives simultaneously," stated Rob Swain, President of Essex Capital Group. "This transaction enabled ProTelesis to execute a shareholder buyout while simultaneously closing an accretive acquisition that expands both its service capabilities and geographic footprint into Arizona. The financing structure reflects the company's strong operational performance and continued growth trajectory in the MSP sector."
Michael Promotico, Chief Executive Officer of ProTelesis, commented: "Essex Capital demonstrated strong financial expertise executing this complex transaction. The strategic alignment with AmerX Security significantly enhances our capabilities. While we have successfully navigated the cybersecurity and data landscape for years, this acquisition allows us to deepen our focus on physical security and access control. We are now positioned to provide our customers with unparalleled end-to-end support in today’s complex business environment."
Essex Capital Group served as exclusive financial advisor to ProTelesis in connection with this transaction.
About Essex Capital Group
Based in Tampa, Florida, Essex Capital is a corporate finance advisory firm, providing professional debt capital raising services to lower-middle market privately held companies throughout the United States, successfully raising over $1.5B in 150+ transactions since 2003.
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