Cynosure Group Becomes Majority Owner with $73M Stake Acquisition

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Cynosure Group has become the majority owner of Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. after a $73 million acquisition of shares and convertible units, increasing its beneficial ownership to 52.6%.

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• Majority Ownership Achieved

  Cynosure Group, LLC and its affiliated funds now beneficially own 52.6% of Black Rock Coffee Bar's Class A Common Stock.

• Significant Stake Acquisition

  Cynosure Partners III, LP purchased 12,042,712 LLC Units and 1,600,000 Class A shares for $72,973,697.44 on May 15, 2026.

• Margin Loan Repayment Facilitated

  The acquisition facilitated the repayment of a margin loan for the previous sellers (Viking Cake Fuel, LLC and related entities).

• Enhanced Governance Rights

  As a major shareholder, Cynosure Group retains rights to designate a board nominee and has approval rights over certain corporate actions.

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Cynosure Group and its affiliated funds have significantly increased their stake in Black Rock Coffee Bar, acquiring over $72 million worth of shares and convertible units. This transaction, which involved paying off a margin loan for the previous sellers, makes Cynosure Group the beneficial owner of 52.6% of the company's Class A Common Stock, consolidating control and indicating strong conviction in the company's future.