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Mascot Holdings Acquires Fielder’s Choice to Expand Texas Footprint and Athletic Field Construction Capabilities

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Acquisition adds significant scale, capabilities, and relationships to Mascot Holdings

AUSTIN, TX – August 13, 2025 – Mascot Holdings, the parent company of KMI Sports Construction – a leading provider of premium athletic field and facility construction services – announced today its acquisition of Fielder’s Choice, a respected Houston-based athletic field builder with over 25 years of history and a track record of more than 800 fields completed across Texas and beyond. The acquisition marks a major milestone in KMI’s strategic expansion plan and adds significant scale to Mascot Holdings, a platform launched by Sundance Partners to support and grow best-in-class sports construction companies across the Southwest.

Founded in 1999, Fielder’s Choice has delivered high-quality construction of football, baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse fields, and running tracks throughout Texas. Tom Worthen, who has led day-to-day operations for more than two decades, brings extensive experience overseeing complex projects for clients and has developed deep relationships in the Houston metro and across the state and will continue his role as the President of Fielder’s Choice.

“The addition of Fielder’s Choice represents a significant step forward for KMI,” said Mascot CEO Sean Kincaid. “Tom and his team have built a reputation for quality and integrity that aligns perfectly with our own. By combining our teams, we immediately expand our capabilities, project volume capacity, and geographic reach throughout Texas. This partnership firmly establishes us as one of the largest independent athletic field construction firms in the Southwest and is being built with high-quality, founder-led teams.”

“Fielder’s Choice has long been a trusted name in athletic field construction, and we are honored to carry that legacy forward under the Mascot banner,” said Rob Johnson, COO of Mascot. “This acquisition strengthens our ability to serve more clients with precision, quality, and scale, all while staying true to our core values of safety, craftsmanship, and client satisfaction.”

Tom Worthen, who will continue to lead operations as President of Fielder’s Choice, added, “Our team is excited to join forces with Mascot. We share a common vision for excellence and a deep commitment to serving schools, municipalities, and private sports organizations with pride. With Mascot and Sundance’s support, we’re better positioned than ever to grow and deliver even more impactful projects.”

Matt Lynch, Founder of Sundance Partners, commented, “This is exactly the kind of strategic combination Mascot Holdings was designed to support: high-integrity teams, complementary capabilities, and shared standards of excellence. KMI and Fielder’s Choice together represent a powerful force in the Texas market, and we look forward to scaling this platform throughout the Southwest.”

About KMI Sports Construction

KMI Sports Construction, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a leading provider of comprehensive indoor and outdoor athletic field solutions. Serving clients that range from school districts and local parks to large-scale sports complexes, KMI is committed to delivering durable, high-quality projects on time, ensuring complete customer satisfaction. For more information on KMI, please visit www.kmisportsconstruction.com or email info@kmisportsconstruction.com.

About Fielder’s Choice

Fielder’s Choice, based in Houston, TX, is a leading athletic field construction company with a 25-year track record of delivering high-performance sports surfaces. The company specializes in the design and construction of football, baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse fields, running tracks, and field event areas. Serving school districts, universities, and municipalities across the state, Fielder’s Choice has completed over 400 projects, including facilities for the University of Houston, Rice University, and many of Texas’ largest school systems. www.fielderschoiceinc.com

About Mascot Holdings

Mascot Holdings is a platform launched by Sundance Partners to support and grow best-in-class sports construction companies across the Southwest. Each brand under Mascot maintains its unique identity and operating model while benefiting from shared resources, strategic oversight, and access to capital. Current portfolio companies include KMI Sports Construction and Fielder’s Choice. www.mascotholdings.com | sean@mascotholdings.com

About Sundance Partners

Sundance Partners is a private equity firm based in Washington, DC. The Sundance team consists of experienced investors, advisors, and operators specializing in scaling companies along an accelerated growth profile. By providing capital, deep industry knowledge, and operational expertise, Sundance collaborates with outstanding teams to drive significant value creation and unlock the full potential of businesses. Sundance Partners is an affiliate of District Capital Partners, LLC. For more information on Sundance, please visit www.sundancepartners.com or email info@sundancepartners.com.

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KMI Sports Construction Announces New Strategic Investment from Sundance Partners to Fuel Company’s Continued Growth

Investment will help power KMI’s organic growth and strategic acquisitions

AUSTIN, TX — February 6, 2025 – KMI Sports Construction, a market leader in designing and building best-in-class athletic fields and facilities, announced that it has received a strategic investment from Sundance Partners, a private equity firm focused on lower middle market growth buyouts. Following record growth in 2024, KMI plans to leverage Sundance’s expertise to accelerate its expansion within Texas, enter new markets, and pursue strategic acquisitions.

KMI offers unmatched craftsmanship and quality service to sports associations, educational institutions, and municipalities within Texas and across the United States. Led by CEO Sean Kincaid and COO Rob Johnson, the company has developed a reputation for beautiful and durable installations and conversions. KMI’s commitment to superior workmanship and service translated to explosive growth last year and record demand heading into 2025.

The athletic field construction market contains a limited number of scaled specialty providers who possess the necessary qualifications and project history. Schools, municipalities, and private athletic associations are frequently building new facilities, especially in areas with population growth, as well as revamping existing ones. With an estimated total addressable market (TAM) of nearly $500 million in Texas alone, KMI has a significant opportunity to capture market share and establish itself as the leading name in athletic field construction, both in Texas and nationwide.

“Our partnership with Sundance marks a pivotal moment for KMI, enabling us to expand our reach and impact more than ever. This growth investment strengthens our ability to deliver on our core mission: creating the highest-quality fields and facilities, on time and on budget, to inspire athletes, engage communities, and set new standards for the industry,” said KMI CEO Sean Kincaid. “With Sundance’s resources and expertise, we are poised to take on more ambitious projects and continue redefining the athletic field construction landscape through a mixture of organic growth and acquisitions to expand our capabilities and geographical reach.”

Matt Lynch, founder of Sundance Partners, added, “KMI is doing something truly special in the world of athletic field construction. Sports are woven into the fabric of American life, and KMI fosters the joy of playing sports by creating fields that are professional-grade and awe-inspiring. Great things happen on athletic fields, and stunning sports venues serve as a lasting source of community pride. The Sundance team is thrilled to work alongside Sean, Rob, and the phenomenal KMI team to grow into new markets and geographic regions, both through organic expansion and via targeted strategic add-on acquisition opportunities.”

“As we move forward, our philosophy remains the same with an emphasis on safety, authenticity, attention to detail, quality, and dedication. We’re excited about what the future holds and look forward to building on our momentum together with Sundance,” added KMI COO Rob Johnson. “To our clients and partners, thank you for your continued trust and support as we embark on this exciting new chapter.”