B&G Foods, Inc. Completes Purchase of Ortega® Brand
Parsippany, N.J., August 21, 2003 - B&G Foods, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality, shelf-stable food products, today announced that it has completed the purchase of the Ortega brand from Nestlé Prepared Foods Company, part of Nestlé USA. Ortega, one of the most popular Mexican food brands in the U.S., has a strong market position across the country in Salsas, Peppers, Taco Sauce, Taco Kits, Mexican Spices and Taco Shells. "Ortega is a great...
BRS announces the completion of a recapitalization of Remington Arms Company, Inc.
NEW YORK, February 12, 2003 - Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. ("BRS") announces the completion of a recapitalization of Remington Arms Company, Inc. ("Remington"), a portfolio company of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc. ("CD&R"). As part of the transaction, BRS invested $30 million and owns approximately 64% of the common equity. CD&R, which has owned Remington since December 1993, retained a significant stake in common equity and notes issued by Remington. Remington, which is headquartered in...
BRS Completes Recapitalization of MWI Veterinary Supply
NEW YORK, June 18, 2002 - Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. ("BRS") announces the completion of a recapitalization of MWI Veterinary Supply ("MWI" or the "Company"). The recapitalization is designed to provide the Company with significantly more capital to continue to grow its business. MWI Chief Executive, Jim Cleary, stated, "We are excited by the opportunity to partner with BRS, a private equity firm with significant experience in the area of drug distribution". MWI is a...
Head & Engquist L.L.C and ICM Equipment L.L.C Announce Merger and Refinancing
NEW YORK, June 17, 2002 -- Head & Engquist L.L.C. ("H&E") and ICM Equipment L.L.C. ("ICM") are pleased to announce that they have merged to form H&E Equipment Services L.L.C. ("H&E Equipment" or the "Company"). The merger was consummated concurrently with the refinancing of the Company through the syndication of a $150 million Credit Agreement, the issuance of $200 million of Senior Secured Notes and the issuance of $53 million of Senior Subordinated Notes. The merger...
BRS Announces Recapitalization of Eurofresh, Inc.
NEW YORK, December 31, 2001 -- Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. ("BRS") announced today that it had completed a recapitalization of Eurofresh, Inc. ("Eurofresh") with members of management. Willcox Arizona-based Eurofresh is a leading year-round producer of hydroponically grown, certified pesticide-free tomatoes. This recapitalization will allow Eurofresh to continue its expansion and allow the company to serve more customers across a wider range of geographies. With 140 acres of state-of-the-art glass greenhouses, Eurofresh operates the largest...
Two New York Buyout Firms Complete Purchase of McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants
NEW YORK, August 22, 2001 /PR Newswire/ -- Two New York-based private equity investment firms, Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill and Co., Inc. (BRS) and Castle Harlan, Inc., announced today they had completed their purchase of McCormick & Schmick's seafood restaurants from Avado Brands, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AVDO) of Madison, Georgia, in a transaction valued at $123 million. McCormick & Schmick's management, including founders Bill McCormick and Doug Schmick, also participated in the transaction. McCormick & Schmick's operates...
Il Fornaio Reports Completion of Merger
CORTE MADERA, Calif., July 17, 2001 /PR Newswire/ -- Il Fornaio (America) Corporation, an authentic Italian restaurant and bakery company with locations across the United States, today announced that it has completed the previously announced merger of the Company with Manhattan Acquisition Corp., an affiliate of Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co., L.L.C. ("BRS"). Under the terms of the amended merger agreement, the merger consideration payable to the stockholders of Il Fornaio is $12.00 per share...
Avado Brands Announces Pending Sale of Its McCormick & Schmick’s Brand
MADISON, Ga., June 8, 2001 /PRNewswire/ -- Avado Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVDOC) today announced that it has entered into a definitive contract with Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co., Inc. and Castle Harlan, Inc. for the sale of the Company's McCormick & Schmick's brand for $123.5 million in cash. The Company intends to apply the proceeds from the sale, which is expected to close during the third quarter, to pay off its revolving credit facility, to...
Two Buyout Firms Agree To Acquire McCormick & Schmick’s Restaurants
NEW YORK, June 8, 2001 /PRNewswire/ -- Two New York-based private equity investment firms, Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill and Co., Inc. (BRS) and Castle Harlan, Inc., announced today they had jointly signed an agreement to buy McCormick & Schmick's seafood restaurants from Avado Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVDOC) of Madison, Georgia. The transaction was valued at $123.5 million. McCormick & Schmick's management, including founders Bill McCormick and Doug Schmick, will also participate in the transaction. McCormick & Schmick's, based...