Kinderhook Industries

Kinderhook Sells ZP Better Together

February 6, 2025

New York, NY – Kinderhook Industries, LLC (“Kinderhook”), announced today the sale of ZP Better Together, LLC (“ZP” or the “Company”) to a strategic acquiror for USD 490 million, subject to customary adjustments.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, ZP has supported communications access and societal equity for the Deaf and hard of hearing community for nearly 25 years.  ZP offers a comprehensive suite of innovative solutions, advanced technology platforms, and skilled interpreters, all three elements seamlessly integrated to provide essential support to this community.

“We are thankful for Kinderhook’s partnership.  At ZP, we are committed to innovative, accessible and equitable communications solutions, and we are proud to be the leading provider of video relay services for the Deaf and hard of hearing communities.  Kinderhook fully supported ZP and this mission over the past ten years.  As we join forces with LanguageLine Solutions, we are proud to align with an organization that shares our mission, principles and the same high standards of excellence that continue to set ZP apart.” said Sherri Turpin, President and CEO of ZP.

“ZP has achieved incredible milestones since our partnership began in 2015, and it has been an honor to support their journey,” said Chris Michalik, Managing Director of Kinderhook Industries. “As ZP transitions to this next chapter, I am confident their mission and values will continue to thrive as ZP remains committed to equitable and accessible communication services.”

“It has been a privilege to partner with Sherri Turpin and the entire ZP team.  The Company executed on an aggressive growth plan which highlights Kinderhook’s investment strategy of backing great leadership teams to grow and build businesses,” said Michael Zoch, Managing Director at Kinderhook Industries.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel and Jefferies served as financial advisor to ZP in the transaction.

For additional information about this transaction, please contact: 
Christian Michalik
Managing Director
(212) 201-6782
[email protected]
 
Michael Zoch
Managing Director
(212) 201-6785
[email protected]

About Kinderhook Industries

Founded in 2003, Kinderhook Industries, LLC is a private investment firm that has raised $8.5 billion of committed capital. We have made in excess of 500 investments and follow-on acquisitions since inception. Kinderhook’s investment philosophy is predicated on matching differentiated, growth-oriented investment opportunities with financial expertise and our proprietary network of operating partners. Our focus is on middle market businesses with defensible niche market positioning in the healthcare services, environmental & industrial services, and automotive & light manufacturing sectors.

For more information, please visit https://www.kinderhook.com

About ZVRS

ZVRS and Purple Communications (ZP), divisions of ZP Better Together, LLC, are communications solution-makers dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and most innovative communication services to meet the unique needs of each Deaf and hard-of-hearing individual. Our commitment extends across hardware, software, and in-person solutions within these four areas of service: Video Relay Service (VRS), Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART), and On-Site Interpreting. These four pillars of service are the foundation of our commitment to the belief that every conversation matters. Whether it is at home, on the go, at school, or in the workplace, our mission is to grow and bridge two worlds with innovative, accessible communication solutions, creating more opportunities in our Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

For more information, please visit https://zpconnect.com/