Caltius Structured Capital closed a growth capital investment in Santa Ana, CA-based company Salas O’Brien. The investment will support Salas O’Brien’s continued national expansion via strategic mergers and organic growth initiatives.

“We are extremely pleased to have Caltius supporting our growth as our capital partner. Whether it’s a merger or an investment, we are very selective about those we partner with. The Caltius team quickly understood our needs and presented a solution. Their flexible capital structure, including junior debt and minority equity, preserves employee ownership for our team while fueling our aggressive growth goals,” Darin Anderson, chairman and CEO of Salas O’Brien, said.

“Salas O’Brien’s experienced leadership team, stable employee base and strong reputation across diverse end markets immediately impressed us,” Michael Kane, managing director of Caltius Structured Capital, said. “We look forward to supporting the company’s plan to create the best engineering, facility planning and commissioning firm in the world.”