InMotion Entertainment Group Acquires Airport Wireless Holdings, LLC
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 15, 2015 - InMotion Entertainment Group, LLC (“InMotion”), a portfolio company of Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (“BRS”) and Palladin Consumer Retail Partners, LLC (“Palladin” or “PCRP”), today announced that it has acquired Airport Wireless Holdings, LLC (“APW”). Founded in 1998 by Iris Goldschmisdt, APW is the second-largest airport-based retailer of consumer electronics and accessories in the United States. APW operates under five successful banners: Airport Wireless, techshowcase, Tech Interaction, tech in...
BRS Acquires Simpson Performance Products
NEW YORK, NY - February 20, 2015 - Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (“BRS”), a New York-based private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired Simpson Performance Products Inc. (“Simpson” or the “Company”) from Carousel Capital and other stockholders. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1959 by Bill Simpson and based in New Braunfels, TX, Simpson is the leading provider of critical motorsports safety equipment. Backed by best-in-class technical expertise, the...
BRS and Performance Equity Management Announce Acquisition of Eos Fitness
NEW YORK, NY - January 30, 2015 - Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (“BRS”) and Performance Equity Management (“PEM”) today announced the acquisition of Eos Fitness Holdings, LLC (“Eos Fitness” or the “Company”). Eos Fitness, based in Phoenix, Arizona, is a “High-Value Low-Price” fitness club chain operating 16 locations in Phoenix, Las Vegas and Southern California. Eos Fitness combines highly affordable and flexible membership plans with a full range of fitness club amenities, including cardio...
BRS Sells Airxcel to One Rock Capital Partners
NEW YORK, November 19, 2014 -- Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (BRS) announced today that it has sold its portfolio company Airxcel, Inc. to One Rock Capital Partners (One Rock). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Airxcel manufactures a broad range of climate control solutions and related products, including air-conditioners, heat-pumps, cooking appliances, furnaces, powered vents and water heaters. Airxcel’s products are sold into various end-markets including recreation vehicles, school classrooms, multi-family living, industrial/commercial...
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...