Clearlake Capital Group has agreed to acquire Qualus, a Florida-based power and electric services grid platform, from New Mountain Capital. Qualus provides integrated front-end advisory and planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency, and specialized field services supporting grid resiliency, security, and sustainability.

Greg Herasymuik serves as CEO of Qualus, which operates in the critical infrastructure sector. The company's comprehensive service offerings span the entire power grid lifecycle, from initial advisory work through specialized field services. This acquisition positions Clearlake to expand its portfolio in the essential utilities and energy services market.

The deal represents another strategic move by Clearlake in the infrastructure and industrial services space. With power grid modernization becoming increasingly important for utilities nationwide, Qualus's integrated approach to grid resiliency and sustainability aligns with growing market demands. The acquisition underscores continued investor interest in companies providing critical infrastructure support services.