Westlake Securities Advises LOA Roofing and Construction on a Growth Recapitalization

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LOA Construction, LLC, d/b/a LOA Roofing and Construction ("LOA" or the "Company"), one of the largest and fastest-growing roofing businesses in Central Texas, today announced a growth recapitalization in partnership with Southstone Holdings ("Southstone"). Westlake Securities ("Westlake") served as the exclusive financial advisor to LOA.

Founded in 2018 and based in Austin, Texas, LOA is a roofing and exterior construction firm serving residential and commercial customers throughout Central Texas. "LOA" stands for Life of Abundance, a name that reflects the company's commitment to integrity, service, and creating long-term value for its customers, employees, and community. LOA delivers roof replacements, repairs, and storm restoration services, along with complementary offerings such as siding, gutters, painting, fencing, and window replacement.

The partnership is expected to support LOA's continued growth and strengthen its leadership position across Central Texas and beyond.

"Southstone gives us the right partner and the resources to keep doing what we do best, taking care of our customers and growing the business we've built in Central Texas the right way," said Steve Whitston, President and CEO of LOA Roofing and Construction. "We've built our reputation one roof at a time, and this next step is about scaling that same commitment across more communities. We're also grateful to the Westlake team for helping us find the right partner to grow with."

"Steve and the LOA team have built something rare in this industry, a culture-driven company that has excelled at both service and growth," said Matt Andersen, CEO at Westlake Securities. "It's been amazing working with Steve and the LOA team throughout this process, and we look forward to their future successes as this partnership with Southstone supports the company's continued growth objectives."

"LOA is exactly the kind of company we set out to invest in, a founder-built business with a great reputation and a team that cares deeply about doing the job right," said Jeff Heck, Co-Founder of Southstone Holdings. "We're excited to support Steve and the LOA team on their next chapter of growth."

For more information regarding this transaction or Westlake Securities' advisory services, please contact [email protected].

About LOA Roofing and Construction

LOA Construction, LLC, d/b/a LOA Roofing and Construction, is a roofing and exterior construction firm based in Austin, Texas, that serves residential and commercial customers throughout Central Texas. Founded in 2018, LOA has established itself as one of the largest and fastest-growing roofing businesses in Central Texas, delivering roof replacements, repairs, and storm restoration services along with complementary offerings such as siding, gutters, painting, fencing, and window replacement. LOA has earned more than 900 five-star Google reviews. To learn more, visit loaconstruction.com.

About Southstone Holdings

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Southstone Holdings is a holding company that partners with founder- and family-run businesses on their next chapter. Founded in 2024 by Jeff Heck and John Ziegler, former operators and private equity investors who previously led Monday Night Brewing, Southstone brings patient capital, hands-on operational experience, and a collaborative approach to every partnership. To learn more, visit southstoneholdings.com.

About Westlake Securities

Westlake Securities is an award-winning middle-market investment bank founded in 2003 and based in Austin, Texas. The firm has closed over $6.7B in transactions across mergers and acquisitions, private capital placements, and growth advisory for companies throughout the United States. To learn more, visit westlakesecurities.com. Securities and investment banking services are offered through FNEX Capital, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Westlake Securities is not affiliated with FNEX Capital.

SOURCE WESTLAKE SECURITIES, LLC