Empire Today Secures New Equity Investment from Invesco and Fortress, Cuts Debt to Decade Low
Empire Today, LLC has completed a new equity investment led by funds from Invesco Senior Secured Management and Fortress Investment Group affiliates. The transaction strengthens the company's balance sheet and reduces debt to its lowest level in over a decade. CEO Brian Hutto stated the move positions Empire to capitalize on flooring industry opportunities.
Menainfo2019 / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Empire Today, LLC received a new equity investment from an investment group led by funds managed by Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group on May 5, 2026. The investment forms part of a broader transaction to solidify the company's balance sheet, Benzinga reported.
And affiliates of Fortress Investment Group now own the majority of Empire Today, LLC's equity. The transaction has reduced Empire Today, LLC's debt to the lowest level in over a decade.
Empire Today, LLC is based in Northlake, Illinois. Empire Today, LLC provides carpet, hardwood, laminate, porcelain and ceramic tile, and vinyl flooring products. These products are suitable for homes, small businesses, organizations, and commercial applications.
The company combines an in-home shopping experience with professional installation. Empire Today, LLC has invested over $2 billion cumulatively in its brand. The company has been a leading provider of installed home improvements for over 65 years.
Empire Today, LLC operates across the 75 largest major metropolitan areas nationwide. com on May 5, 2026. Empire Today Press Relations can be contacted at 1-800-588-2300.
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Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- 2026-05-05
Empire Today, LLC received new equity investment from Invesco-led group and affiliates of Fortress Investment Group.
1 sourceBenzinga - 2026-05-05
Press release distributed by PR.com announcing the investment and balance sheet strengthening.
1 sourceBenzinga - Over a decade ago (pre-2016)
Empire Today, LLC's debt reduced to lowest level since then as a result of the transaction.
1 sourceBenzinga - Over 65 years ago (pre-1961)
Empire Today, LLC began as a leading provider of installed home improvements.
1 sourceBenzinga
Potential Impact
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Continued operations across 75 metropolitan areas support home improvement market stability.
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Strengthened balance sheet enables Empire Today to pursue growth in flooring industry.
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Reduced debt positions company for strategic investments in people, capabilities, and communities.
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Majority ownership by Invesco and Fortress may influence future corporate decisions.
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