TSL Express Daily News

Tampa, FL. – August 5, 2025 – Hyde Park Capital announced today that its client, Commercial Residential Aluminum (“CRA”), a leading vertically integrated designer, manufacturer, and installer of outdoor aluminum products serving both commercial and residential markets has been acquired by Garden City Equity (“Garden City”). Hyde Park Capital served as the exclusive investment banker to CRA for this transaction. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick served as legal counsel to CRA.

Jeff Giles, Senior Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Garden City, stated: “CRA has achieved tremendous success thanks to the hard work and dedication of its 200+ team members. We’re excited to help build on the strong foundation they’ve established as we pursue growth in their core markets and beyond.”

Tom Teffenhart, Owner of CRA, commented: “We couldn’t be happier to be partnered with the Garden City team. Our focus has always been to build a great company, and we are excited to continue that trajectory. I’m confident this milestone will further propel our growth and is a strong reflection of the bright future ahead. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to the company’s journey. The expertise, determination, and commitment of the Hyde Park team were essential in achieving this outstanding result. I’m grateful to have had them as a trusted advisor throughout the process.”

Doug Sorantino, CEO of CRA, also added: “This partnership with Garden City marks an exciting new chapter for our company. We’ve worked hard to build a strong foundation and are excited to continue accelerating our growth. I’m incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished and energized by what’s ahead. Hyde Park’s strategic guidance, expertise, and dedication were critical to the success of this milestone step in our journey. Their thoughtful approach and execution were key to delivering an exceptional outcome for us.”

Matthew Gladdish, Director at Hyde Park Capital, reflected on the transaction: “It has been a privilege to advise Tom, Doug, and the CRA team throughout this process. CRA’s vertically integrated model built on strong manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service has enabled the company to grow its market share and presence across the region. We are excited to watch CRA’s continued growth for years to come.”

Luke Horanski, Vice President at Hyde Park Capital, added, “Tom, Doug, and the CRA team were a pleasure to work with. Their commitment to manufacturing quality, operational excellence, and customer service, paired with a strong reputation, has built a leading commercial and residential services business. We’re grateful to have had the opportunity to work with the CRA team and look forward to watching their continued growth in partnership with Garden City.”

About Commercial Residential Aluminum

Founded in 1992, CRA delivers high-quality, end-to-end aluminum structures for both residential and commercial applications. The Company’s offering includes patio and pool enclosures, screen rooms, fencing, gutters, carports, railings, and other custom exterior aluminum solutions. With three strategically located facilities, CRA serves a diverse customer base across Florida, from national homebuilders and commercial developers to direct-to-consumer homeowners. For additional information, please visit www.craluminum.com.

About Garden City Equity

Garden City Equity is a people-first holding company that invests in exceptional founder and family-owned businesses, partnering with owners who truly care about the legacy of their businesses, while providing them with a fast, fair, and straightforward acquisition process. Utilizing little to no debt, Garden City endeavors to hold investments for the long-term and actively engages their family of 200+ mission-aligned shareholders to help grow businesses. For additional information, please visit www.gardencityequity.com.

About Hyde Park Capital

Hyde Park Capital is a boutique investment banking firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions of successful founder and family-owned companies. Hyde Park Capital’s principals have extensive investment banking experience, including managing sell-side and buy-side transactions, recapitalizations, financial advisory assignments, fairness opinions, raising growth and acquisition capital for companies, including equity, mezzanine, senior debt, and project finance. Hyde Park Capital has areas of focus across numerous industry sectors, including industrials, business services, technology, healthcare, and consumer. The CRA transaction represents another successful engagement closed by Hyde Park Capital within the building products, manufacturing, and residential/commercial services sectors. Hyde Park Capital is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with additional offices in Nashville, Tennessee, and San Francisco, California, and is a member of FINRA and SIPC. For additional information, please visit www.hydeparkcapital.com.

Media Contacts:

Matthew Gladdish

Director

gladdish@hydeparkcapital.com

813-383-0203

Luke Horanski

Vice President

horanski@hydeparkcapital.com

813-574-1182