L Squared acquires vegetation management provider Edko

• L Squared Capital Partners acquired Edko, a US provider of vegetation management services for critical infrastructure.
• The acquisition marks the first investment from Fund V, a $2 billion private equity fund that closed in April 2026.
• Edko is headquartered in Bossier City, Louisiana, and operates 36 branches.
• The investment will support organic growth, acquisitions to expand Edko's footprint, and spending on personnel and equipment.
• Ares Capital Management and BMO Bank provided debt financing; Fund V, its affiliates and Edko's management team supplied equity.

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