BRS & Co. and Rosser Capital Partners Acquire Tumble 22
New York – October 25, 2022 – BRS & Co. (“BRS”), a New York-based private equity firm, Rosser Capital Partners (“RCP”), a Greenwich, CT-based private equity firm, and Doug Thompson, former COO of Texas Roadhouse, have partnered to acquire Tumble 22 Holdings, LLC (“Tumble 22” or the “Company”), a full-service, bar-centric, hot chicken restaurant concept with five locations in Texas. Inspired by Nashville hot chicken, Tumble 22 offers a simple menu featuring all-natural, Texas-raised chicken prepared...
Tolemar Completes Three Add-on Acquisitions
New York – May 18, 2022 – Tolemar, LLC (“Tolemar” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of BRS & Co. (“BRS”), has completed three add-on acquisitions, adding to the Company’s portfolio of brands serving the utility terrain vehicle (“UTV”), all-terrain vehicle (“ATV”), and motorcycle markets. These acquisitions include Todd’s Cycle, a handlebar parts and accessories brand for motorcycles, 5150 Whips, a manufacturer and marketer of LED lighting and safety flags for UTVs, and Boat Whipz,...
BRS Realizes Second Distribution through Recapitalization of BRS Outdoor Sports Holdings
New York, December 31, 2021 – BRS & Co. (“BRS”), a New York-based private equity firm, announced a distribution to its limited partners resulting from the recapitalization of its portfolio company, BRS Outdoor Sports Holdings, a platform company holding Gamo Outdoors S.L. (“Gamo”) and Daisy Manufacturing Co. (“Daisy”), (together “Gamo/Daisy” or the “Company”). Other shareholders in the company include Frist Capital, LLC, Bixby Bridge Capital, LLC, and SRI Hunting Products, LLC Headquartered in Rogers, AK, Gamo/Daisy...
BRS & Co. Acquires Tolemar, LLC
New York – October 20, 2021 – BRS & Co. (“BRS”), a New York-based private equity firm, announced that it has acquired Tolemar, LLC (“Tolemar” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer and supplier of branded and private-label accessories for utility terrain vehicles (“UTVs”), all-terrain vehicles (“ATVs”), and motorcycles. Headquartered in Huntington Beach, CA, Tolemar is a market leader and brand destination for powersports enthusiasts. The Company serves an enthusiast customer base with exceptional parts that offer...
BRS & Co. Acquires Majority Control of Shearwater Research Inc.
New York – April 30, 2021 –BRS & Co. (“BRS”), a New York-based private equity firm, announced that it has acquired majority control of Shearwater Research Inc. (“Shearwater” or the “Company”), a market leading innovator, designer and manufacturer of high-quality dive computers and rebreather electronics serving the technical diving market. Headquartered in Richmond, BC and founded in 2004 by Bruce and Lynn Partridge, Shearwater designs powerful dive computers with simple, intuitive user interfaces, and through fanatic...
BRS Completes Sale of DTLR Villa, LLC to JD Sports Fashion Plc
March 19, 2021 – On March 17, 2021, BRS & Co. (“BRS” or the “Firm”), completed the sale of DTLR Villa, LLC (“DTLR”), a specialty retailer of footwear, apparel and accessories with 247 stores located in 19 states, to JD Sports Fashion Plc (“JD”) for $495 million. BRS invested in DTLR in October 2005 and with its exceptional management team grew the business from 43 to 247 units and from $84 million to $500 million in...
BRS & Co. Sells DTLR Villa LLC to JD Sports Fashion Plc
New York – February 1, 2021 – DTLR Villa LLC (“DTLR” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of BRS & Co. (“BRS”), announced today that it has executed an agreement to be acquired by JD Sports Fashion Plc (“JD”), a global retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands. After the acquisition, DTLR will continue to be run by co-CEOs, Glenn Gaynor and Scott Collins. DTLR is a lifestyle retailer that provides one-stop shopping for street-inspired footwear,...
BRS & Co. Sells Simpson Performance Products
New York – November 19, 2020 – BRS & Co. (“BRS”), a New York-based private equity firm announced the sale of Simpson Performance Products (“Simpson,” “SPP” or the “Company”), a provider of critical safety equipment for the motorsports industry. Simpson, headquartered in New Braunfels, TX, is a leading U.S. provider of critical safety equipment for motorsports applications including helmets, racing suits, and head and neck restraints and was acquired by BRS in 2015. During BRS’s ownership,...
BRS & Co. and Rosser Capital Partners Acquire 2nd Ave Value Stores
New York – September 18, 2019 – BRS & Co. (“BRS”), a New York-based private equity firm, and Rosser Capital Partners (“RCP”), a Greenwich, CT-based private equity firm, announced their acquisition of 2nd Ave LLC and its affiliates (“2nd Ave” or the “Company”), a contemporary thrift store retailer operated for-profit. 2nd Ave operates 10 thrift store locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast under the 2nd Ave Value Store and Village Thrift Store brands. From selection to...