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Home Services
Seattle, WA – Alexander Hutton is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client Quick Dry Restoration by Guardian Restoration Partners.
Commenting on the transaction, Gines said “We are thankful for Alexander Hutton’s work in getting this transaction completed. The knowledge and professionalism of the entire team led to a terrific outcome for all shareholders. We look forward to continuing this journey alongside Guardian and Alpine.”
Home Services
Seattle, WA -- Alexander Hutton is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client Cardinal Heating and Air by SE Capital.
Remarking on the transaction, co-owner Mike Hastings said, “Rory and I are thrilled to have found a partner in SE Capital that shares our commitment to both our customers and our team. We are grateful for the insight and guidance that the team at Alexander Hutton provided us throughout this journey; their partnership was invaluable to the success of this transaction.”
Industrials
SEATTLE, WA – Alexander Hutton is pleased to announce the strategic partnership between its client Marine Floats and Branford Castle Partners.
Commenting on the transaction, Brown said, “The Alexander Hutton team was instrumental in executing this transaction and advising us every step of the way. I am enthusiastic about the growth opportunities that Marine Floats can pursue with this new partnership.”
Business Services
SEATTLE, WA – Alexander Hutton is pleased to announce that its client, Collinear Group has acquired longtime partner Xylariam.
Commenting on the work of Alexander Hutton, Collinear Group CEO and President Saul Bankaitis said “The Alexander Hutton Team was instrumental in completing this transaction. They were always accessible and provided necessary structure and expert guidance throughout the process.”
Home Services
SEATTLE, WA – Alexander Hutton is pleased to announce that its client PureDry Restoration (“PureDry”) has partnered with HighGround Restoration Group, Inc., a portfolio company of Trivest Partners.
Commenting on the transaction, CEO of PureDry Ben Surdi said, “We are thrilled to be partnering with HighGround. Out of a variety of potential partners, HighGround was the best fit for us due to their customer-centric culture and strong growth trajectory. Over the past few years PureDry has scaled significantly within the Pacific Northwest, and this partnership will help us continue building upon our past success.”
Industrial
TowHaul Corporation (“TowHaul”), a leading manufacturer of offroad towing and hauling equipment, was acquired by Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) (“Federal Signal”), a leader in environmental and safety solutions. Alexander Hutton represented TowHaul in the transaction.
Commenting on the completed sale, CEO Kim Wild said, “Having very little experience in M&A, our partnership with Alexander Hutton was instrumental in achieving this highly successful outcome. Their experience as former operators, who understood all sides of the transaction was invaluable.”
Distribution
Whalen Tire, a family-owned, Butte, MT based tire dealer with nine locations througout Montana and in Spokane, WA, was acquired by Pomp's Tire Service of Green Bay, WI. Alexander Hutton represented Whalen Tire in the transaction.
Commenting on the work of Alexander Hutton, Whalen Tire President Tom Whalen said, "As a family business, it can be complicated finding a transaction that satisfies all parties. The Alexander Hutton team appreciated that nuance and found us an ideal partner in Pomp’s Tire Service of Green Bay, Wisconsin. While a much larger family business, Pomp’s gives our people the opportunity to continue to thrive. Put simply, this was a complicated deal and we could not have done it without the Alexander Hutton team."
Healthcare
Ro Health is a rapidly expanding home health and medical staffing agency. Founded in 2013 by Jeff Widmyer, Ro Health has grown to over 1,000 employees, and is committed to helping its providers achieve their goals while delivering exceptional patient care. Alexander Hutton facilitated a majority investment from Achieve Partners.
Commenting on the work of Alexander Hutton, Ro Health Founder & CEO Jeff Widmyer said "The Alexander Hutton team was exceptional. I couldn't be more impressed with their professionalism, support and dedication. They were with me every step of the way."
Industrial
Headquartered in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, R.H. Brown’s roots can be traced back to 1904. Scott Larsen, President and 4th generation owner of R.H. Brown, spearheaded its expansion into one of Seattle’s premier advanced logistics design and integration companies. The company serves some of the largest manufacturing and distribution companies in the Pacific Northwest.
Alexander Hutton facilitated a majority investment from Bastion Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logisitics company.
RH Brown Co. owner and President Scott Larsen offered, “We found the team at Alexander Hutton to be a great partner. Completing a transaction is already difficult, but as former operators, they understand the challenges I faced as I ran my company and closed the deal. I could not have done it without them.”
Business Services
Industrial
Alexander Hutton is very excited to announce the acquisition of its client Dayspring Restoration, (Dayspring) by Trinity Hunt Partners.
Dayspring has a rich history, founded in Missoula, MT in 1989 by Larry Springer, father of President and CEO Mark Springer, with the goal of providing a quality service to people in their time of crisis. Committed to investing in the most current restoration technology over the past 32 years, Dayspring has become an industry leader by purchasing only the best state-of-the-art restoration equipment and also by building a high-tech contents handling and decontamination center. Commenting on the transaction Alexander Hutton Managing Director, James Thompson, said “We are thrilled to have served the Dayspring team, board and shareholders in this highly sought-after and successful transaction. Despite Covid impact, there continues to be very high interest from strategic acquirers and the private equity community to partner with strong management teams with durable business models. There was complete alignment throughout the transaction, and we appreciate the professionalism exhibited by the Trinity Hunt team.”
Dayspring President and third generation Montanan Mark Springer said, “We found the team at Alexander Hutton to be a great partner throughout our transaction. Our shareholders requested a deal to be completed by the end of 2020. The AH team’s attention to detail and expertise as former company operators led to a successful outcome, despite the compressed timeframe.”
Industrial
South West was founded in 1985 by Bill & Connie Buckingham to provide plumbing services to West and South Seattle. Over the past 35 years the company has grown into the preeminent plumbing provider to households throughout the region. South West’s tag line “The 1 to Call!” is well known as is the familiar picture of Bill Buckingham waving from the back door of the company’s trucks. Commenting on the transaction South West Founder and CEO Bill Buckingham said “We took great care in selecting among the potential buyers who made offers. We specifically wanted someone who would maintain our legacy and great culture. We found that in the Flint Group”
Food & Beverage
The private shareholders of the Tsue Chong Company have sold it to SAVr Foods LLC. For over 100 years, the Tsue Chong Company has manufactured and distributed its Rose Brand Chinese noodles and other ethnic food items to Asian restaurants and grocery stores in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon). The company is owned and operated by the fourth generation members of the founding Louie family. SAVr Foods is a distributor of Asian food products in the Pacific Northwest.
Healthcare
The shareholders of Highline Physical Therapy Group have sold the company to Physical Rehabilitation Network, LLC (PRN). Highline Physical Therapy Group has been serving patients in the southern suburbs of Seattle for over 30 years. It has now grown to five out-patient clinics and also provides in-patient services at Highline Medical Center. PRN is a privately held physical therapy organization based in Carlsbad, California. The company is prominently recognized as the leading therapist-friendly rehab organization in the western part of the US. PRN currently operates over 100 locations providing local autonomy and branding to its therapist partners while streamlining all traditional overhead activities of running a practice.
Business Services
Strum Agency has acquired BancTrac Solutions to increase their service offering to financial institutions. Strum serves a client base of diverse financial institutions. Since its founding almost three decades ago, Strum has grown into the premier branding, user experience design, digital and strategic consulting agency serving credit unions and community banks across the US and internationally. The company is based in Seattle with an office in Atlanta. It is a recognized industry leader, managing the two national executive marketing schools, has garnered significant client gains in ROI performance and received numerous national awards. Given this industry leadership, Strum has been able to build its higher margin strategic branding consulting and creative services while retaining traditional agency advertising services. BancTrac Solutions is a knowledge-based technology company specializing in providing action-oriented, strategic marketing intelligence solutions to community banks.
Industrial, Machinery & Components
The private shareholders of Visilift, LLC have sold the company to Savaria Corporation. Visilift produces round and octagonal elevators with fully transparent walls. Vasilift’s products are embraced by architects and discerning buyers around the world. Savaria Corporation is a leader in the mobility and accessibility industry. Savaria manufactures wheelchair lifts, stair-lifts, home elevators and accessible vans. The company has offices and manufacturing facilities in the suburbs of Toronto and Montreal (Canada), as well as in the Guangdong province (China).
Agriculture
Hydro Organics Wholesale, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of organic fertilizers and additives in the hydroponics and garden industries. Central Garden & Pet is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for consumer and professional use in the lawn and garden and pet supplies markets. The private shareholders of Hydro Organics Wholesale, Inc. have sold the company to Central Garden & Pet for an undisclosed consideration.
Healthcare
The private owners of Olympic Physical Therapy have sold the company to ATI Physical Therapy. Olympic Physical Therapy is the major owner and operator of physical therapy clinics in the greater Seattle area. ATI Physical Therapy, headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, is a comprehensive orthopedic rehabilitation provider that incorporates the most effective elements of physical therapy, exercise physiology, and athletic training.
Healthcare
Apple Physical Therapy is one of Washington State’s leading providers of physical, massage, occupational and hand therapy rehabilitation services. Apple has grown to include 24 clinics, located throughout the Puget Sound. The Acquirer, ATI, with corporate headquarters located in Bolingbrook, Illinois, is the largest physical therapy practice under one brand in the nation and currently operates more than 300 clinics in eleven states. The acquisition helps ATI expand to the PNW region.
Business Services
Pinnacle Property Management Services LLC is an industry leader in fee for service management of investment properties, providing institutional clients with a full suite of services. Hunt Companies, Inc. is a developer, investor, and manager of real assets providing a broad range of services to public and private sector clients. The owner of Pinnacle Property Management Services LLC, following an international auction, has sold the company to existing management and Hunt Companies, Inc. for an undisclosed consideration.
Business Services, TMT
Project Canopy, an IT consulting firm, has sold Madrona Solutions Group, Inc. to West Monroe Partners, an IT consulting firm offering solutions in mergers and acquisitions, customer experience, operations excellence and advanced analysis, for an undisclosed consideration. Madrona Solutions Group is a Seattle-based consulting firm focused on delivering customer relationship management and business intelligence solutions to mid-market and enterprise-sized clients. Significant Madrona account relationships include Microsoft, Sound Transit, Premer Blue Cross, Expedia and the University of Washington as clients. West Monroe Partners is a North American business and technology consulting firm focused on guiding organizations through projects that fundamentally transform their business.
Logistics
China Navigation Company (CNCo), a subsidiary of the Swire group, has acquired Polynesia Line Ltd. (Poly). Polynesia Line Ltd., established in 1967, provides ocean transportation services between the west coast of USA and Tahiti, American Samoa, Western Samoa and other Pacific Islands, and also owns a 50% interest in Polynesia Shipping Services (Pago Pago) and Samoa Maritime Services (Apia). (CNCo) owns and manages a sizeable deep-sea fleet of multi-purpose, container and bulk vessels and has an extensive network of liner, bulk, logistics and shipping agency businesses around the Pacific Rim.
Consumer & Retail
J.L. Darling LLC has announced the sale of 60% of its capital share to CID Capital. J.L. Darling, based in Tacoma, Washington, the manufacturer of the Rite in the Rain brand, is the premier provider of all-weather paper and writing products. CID Capital is a leading private equity firm focused on branded consumer products companies.
Healthcare, Logistics
Pharmed Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd (Pharmed), a supplier and distributor of healthcare related products, has acquired the business assets (excluding debtors and liabilities) of Amalgamated Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Amalgamated), a pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution company.
Aerospace & Defense
Damar AeroSystems manufactures precision machined parts and assemblies for the commercial aerospace industry in Washington state, USA. Senior plc is an international manufacturing group with operations in eleven countries. Senior plc has acquired all of the issued share capital of Damar AeroSystems from private shareholders, and two small related legal entities operating from the same facilities, for an undisclosed consideration.
Healthcare, TMT
TranSenda International LLC, a provider of clinical trial management software (CTMS) solutions, has been sold to BioClinica, a global provider of clinical trial management services. This acquisition is strategic in improving efficiencies for BioClinica's customers by reducing study duration and costs through integrated operational management.
Food & Beverage
Apex Family of Wines is an award-winning winery headquartered in Seattle, Washington. HS, LLC is a holding company for Precept Wine Brands of Seattle, Washington. Precept Wine Brands produces a portfolio of wines. It has operations in Washington, California, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France and Spain.
Consumer & Retail
Crazy Moose Casinos is an operator of three gaming facilities in Washington State. The Acquirer, Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (NYSE:UWN), is a developer, owner and operator of gaming facilities in Colorado, California and the southeastern United States.
Aerospace & Defense
Acorn Growth Equities acquired Unitech in December 2007. Unitech Composites employs approximately 1100 employees, with expansion in workforce, capital equipment, and facilities planned for over the next several years. Unitech is a leading manufacturer of advanced composite aircraft components and structures
Aerospace & Defense, Business Services
Hawaiian Vacations, a company located in Anchorage, AK. Alaskan Vacations is a charter operator specializing in travel between Alaska and Hawaii since 1982. Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) wished to enter the Alaska-Hawaii market. Sale of Hawaiian Vacations to Alaska Airlines facilitated that entry.
Business Services, TMT
Codesic Consulting provides information technology consulting services to companies in the Pacific Northwest. The company, which was acquired by CGI Group Inc., is one of the largest independent information technology and business process services firms in the world.
Business Services
The Domain Group is a direct response fundraising agency serving North American and European non-profit organizations. Merkle is a database-marketing agency offering quantitative, innovative marketing strategies that maximize results and demonstrate return on investment. With the acquisition, Merkle will strengthen its capabilities and create one of the largest agencies for data-driven direct response fundraising.
Food & Beverage
Sun Luck offers a full line of Asian foods products. With over 80 shelf items, Sun Luck is prominently featured in the ethnic foods section of supermarkets throughout the United States. The buyer, Allied Old English, is a major manufacturer of many branded supermarket products, such as: Dai Day Duck Sauce, AH-SO Chinese BBQ, Mee-Tu Fried Chinese Noodles and line of Asian sauces. Sun LuckÂ’s operations will be based in New Jersey.
Aerospace & Defense, TMT
Arvav is a manufacturer of cockpit display instrumentation for the general aviation and fleet helicopter market. The company was purchased by SAGEM, a publicly traded French aviation and mobile communications manufacturer.
Consumer & Retail
Aquaquip is a retail of pool supplies. This is a merger with Carlson Pool & Spas, two companies in different markets. Both companies have multiple retail locations in a broad geographic footprint. The combined product lines are swimming pools, spas and saunas.
TMT
Multi-National Transaction- Source code asset licensing. Group 1 was licensed distributor in US for software being sold to large companies (eg Chrysler). Mastersoft was supporting product from Australia. Deal included source code licensing and limited.
Aerospace & Defense, TMT
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