BRS Acquires New Archery Products
NEW YORK, NY – September 3, 2014 – Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (“BRS”), a New York-based private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired New Archery Products Corp. (“NAP”) and Quikfletch LLC (“Quikfletch”) from NAP’s founder Andy Simo and other Quikfletch stockholders. The acquisition was made through BRS Outdoor Sports Holdings LLC, which also owns Gamo Outdoors, the global manufacturer of high-quality airguns and other outdoor accessories. Financial terms of the transaction were...
BRS Announces Investment in Evolv Sports & Designs, LLC
NEW YORK, NY – August 6, 2014 – Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (“BRS”), a New York-based private equity firm, announced today that it has completed an investment in rock-climbing shoe brand Evolv Sports & Designs, LLC ("Evolv" or the "Company") through BRS Outdoor Holdings LLC, which also owns Royal Robbins, the travel and outdoor apparel brand. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Evolv’s co-founder, Brian Chung, will continue in his role as President...
BRS and MidOcean Partners Announce Sale of totes>>Isotoner Corporation
NEW YORK, May 1, 2014 - Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. ("BRS") and MidOcean Partners, two New York-based private equity firms, announced that they have closed the sale of totes>>Isotoner ("totes") to Investcorp and Freeman Spogli & Co. Totes is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of functional accessories including umbrellas, cold weather and footwear products. BRS acquired totes in 2004 and sold a majority stake to MidOcean Partners in 2007 while continuing to...
BRS and Palladin Announce Formation of InMotion Entertainment Group
NEW YORK, NY and BOSTON, MA - October 2, 2013 - Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (“BRS”) and Palladin Consumer Retail Partners, LLC (“Palladin” or “PCRP”) announced today the formation of InMotion Entertainment Group, LLC (“InMotion Entertainment” or the “Company”), a new company that has acquired substantially all of the InMotion Entertainment, Soundbalance, and Headphone Hub branded entertainment and electronics airport retail businesses formerly operated by Project Horizon, Inc., a subsidiary of Gate Petroleum Company....
BRS Completes Acquisition of Gamo Outdoor
NEW YORK, NY - August 2, 2013 - Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (BRS), a New York-based private equity firm, and its co-investor group announced today that they have completed the acquisition of Gamo Outdoor, SL (Gamo) from MCH Private Equity and the Company’s founding family. Victor Tresserras, CEO of Gamo, said, “We are excited to partner with BRS and their co-investors due to their significant experience in the outdoor sector and ability to provide Gamo...
BRS Announces Acquisition of Royal Robbins, Inc
NEW YORK, NY - December 31, 2012 - Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (BRS), a New York-based private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired Royal Robbins, Inc. from Kellwood Company, a Sun Capital portfolio company. Bob Orlando, President and CEO of Royal Robbins, said, “We chose to partner with BRS because of their deep experience in the outdoor sector and ability to provide valuable strategic guidance.” He continued, “We also recognized that BRS truly...
BRS Realizes Distribution through Recapitalization of Airxcel
NEW YORK, December 21, 2012 -- Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (“BRS”), a New York-based private equity firm, announces a distribution to its limited partners resulting from the recapitalization of Airxcel (“Airxcel” or the “Company”). Airxcel, based in Wichita, Kansas, is a leading manufacturer of climate control solutions for the recreational vehicle industry. In addition, the Company is a leading supplier of wall-mounted air-conditioning systems for telecommunications shelters and self-contained school classrooms. BRS acquired Airxcel...
BRS Realizes Distribution through Recapitalization of DTLR
NEW YORK, December 18, 2012 -- Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (“BRS”), a New York-based private equity firm, announces a distribution to its limited partners resulting from the recapitalization of DTLR (“DTLR” or the “Company”). DTLR, based in Hanover, Maryland, is a leading specialty retailer targeting the young urban male. The Company operates 84 stores in six regions: Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, the Carolinas, Virginia and Washington, D.C. DTLR is committed to the urban lifestyle and...
Not Your Average Joe’s and BRS Complete Growth Investment
MIDDLEBOROUGH, MA and NEW YORK, NY, November 8, 2012 - Not Your Average Joe’s, Inc. (“NYAJ”) and Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (“BRS”) announced today the completion of a growth investment in NYAJ through the issuance of convertible preferred stock. BRS led the round and existing shareholders also participated. The new capital will be used to support accelerated new unit development. Steve Silverstein, NYAJ founder and CEO, said, “We are thrilled to add BRS as a...