BRS Completes Acquisition of Airxcel Holdings, Inc.
NEW YORK, August 31, 2005 - Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. ("BRS") announced today the completion of the acquisition of Airxcel Holdings, Inc. ("Airxcel"). The Airxcel management team also participated in the transaction. Airxcel is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, water heaters, and cooking appliances for the recreational vehicle (“RV”) industry. Airxcel’s products are used in all types of RVs, from top-of-the-line Class A motorhomes to lower priced...
Doane Pet Care Announces Ownership Change to Enhance Long-Term Growth Strategy
Brentwood, TN, August 29, 2005 – Doane Pet Care Company (the “Company”), the largest manufacturer of private label pet food in the United States, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement in which all of the outstanding stock of its parent company, Doane Pet Care Enterprises, Inc., will be acquired by Teachers’ Private Capital, the private investment arm of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, for total cash consideration of $840 million, subject...
MWI Veterinary Supply Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK, August 3, 2005 - MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. announced today the pricing of an initial public offering of 4,333,334 shares of its common stock, all of which were offered by the Company, at $17.00 per share. The shares have been listed on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "MWIV." Banc of America Securities LLC served as the book running manager and William Blair & Company, LLC and Piper Jaffray & Co. acted...