Bundy Group, an industry-focused investment bank, is pleased to announce that it has successfully advised EPIC Systems Group, LLC (“EPIC”), a comprehensive automation, systems integration and engineering solutions firm backed by Compass Group Equity Partners (“Compass Group”), in a sale to VINCI Energies, a leading international firm specializing in multi-technical solutions and services across energy, transport, communication infrastructure, buildings, factories, and IT systems. The transaction, which closed in March 2025, highlights Bundy Group’s continued track record and specialization in the automation, systems integration, engineering, and industrial technology sectors.
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in St. Louis, MO, EPIC is a best-in-class automation and systems integration provider serving its process-driven clients with highly customized industrial automation solutions. For nearly 30 years, EPIC has helped some of the world’s most recognized companies overcome complex production challenges. The company is led by an experienced management team, which will remain in place following the close of the transaction.
“We’ve enjoyed longstanding relationships with both the EPIC and Compass Group teams, and it was an honor to advise them on this exceptional transaction,” said Clint Bundy, Managing Director at Bundy Group. He added, “The sale of EPIC to an international strategic buyer delivered an outstanding outcome, reflecting Bundy Group’s ability to drive value and position clients for success—even in the face of uncertainty in the markets.”
“EPIC has established itself as a leader in the automation industry by delivering innovative solutions across multiple end-markets, supported by comprehensive engineering,” said Jordan Frickle, Vice President at Bundy Group. “We are excited to watch the EPIC leadership team continue to grow in partnership with VINCI and couldn’t have been more pleased to work with such a quality group of professionals.”
“We selected Bundy Group due to their intimate knowledge of the automation industry and connections in the space. The team delivered on expectations by providing multiple high quality potential partners, which helped put us in a position to choose a great fit for our business,” said Mike Higgins, CEO of EPIC. “In addition to managing a competitive process, the relationships Bundy Group has developed over the years helped facilitate the diligence and closing processes to enable a quick close and successful transaction for all parties.”
“We met Bundy Group several years ago and were always impressed by their industry knowledge and relationships developed from their participation in numerous industry conferences,” said Ryan Roepke, Director at Compass Group Equity Partners. “They were always willing to have discussions with Compass Group and EPIC on the industry landscape well before a decision was made on starting a sale process. Bundy Group was able to utilize the industry knowledge and relationships to identify the best buyer and manage an overall successful transaction for all parties.”
The Bundy Group client engagement team included Jordan Frickle, Clint Bundy, Lorenc Biqiku, and Stewart Carlin.
This transaction highlights Bundy Group’s continued success and significant experience in the automation, industrial technology, and system integration sectors. For more information about Bundy Group’s industry expertise and recent transactions, visit bundygroup.com.
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About Bundy Group
Established in 1989, Bundy Group is an industry-focused investment bank that specializes in representing business owners and management teams in business sales, acquisitions, and capital raises. The team of highly experienced investment bankers leverages extensive industry knowledge and skill to provide hands-on guidance to clients through every phase of the business transaction. Bundy Group has been a trusted partner in more than 250 closed deals over the past 36 years, providing high quality options, actionable insights, and delivery of optimal strategic fit at a premium value for our clients.
Bundy Group Securities, LLC, is a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. More information on the background of Bundy Group Securities, LLC is available at FINRA's BrokerCheck.
