CPM Holdings, Inc. is a leading global provider of proprietary process equipment, engineered system solutions and related aftermarket parts for animal feed, oilseed processing, consumer food products, biomass, and engineered materials markets.

Gilbert Global Equity Partners is a private equity firm specializing in making equity and equity—related investments in both public and private companies..

In August 2018, American Securities LLC agreed to acquire CPM Holdings Inc. from Gilbert Global Equity Partners.

Cypress is acting as the sell side advisor to Gilbert Global Equity Partners in its sale of CPM Holdings Inc. to American Securities LLC.