H&E Equipment Services Completes Public Offering
BATON ROUGE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 2006--H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEES) announced today that it completed its public offering of common stock at a price of $18.00 per share. The Company sold 10,937,500 shares in the offering. An additional 1,640,625 shares were sold pursuant to an over-allotment option exercised by the underwriters. The Company's stock began trading on the Nasdaq National Market on January 31, 2006 under the symbol "HEES." Total net proceeds to the Company from...
BRS completes recapitalization of EZ Lube, LLC
NEW YORK, December 14, 2005 - Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. ("BRS") announced today the completion of the recapitalization of EZ Lube, LLC (“EZ Lube” or the "Company"). The EZ Lube management team and GSO Capital Partners also participated in the transaction. EZ Lube, based in Santa Ana, California, is the largest independent automotive quick lube operator in California. As of December 14, 2005, the Company owned and operated 70 stores located throughout Southern California. EZ...
BRS Completes Acquisition of Levtran Enterprises, Inc.
NEW YORK, October 21, 2005 - Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. ("BRS") announced today the completion of the acquisition of Levtran Enterprises, Inc. (“Levtran” or the "Company"). The Levtran management team, CapitalSource Finance and Golub Capital also participated in the transaction. Levtran, based in Hanover, Maryland, is a lifestyle retailer targeting the young urban male. As of October 21, 2005, the Company operated 44 stores under the “Downtown Locker Room” and “DTLR” brands and one outlet...
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...
BRS Completes Acquisition of Wilson Farms, Inc.
NEW YORK, June 22, 2005 - Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. ("BRS") announced today the completion of the acquisition of Wilson Farms, Inc. ("Wilson Farms"). The Wilson Farms management team also participated in the transaction. Wilson Farms operates approximately 200 convenience stores under the Wilson Farms and Sugarcreek brands. The Company’s stores are located in Central and Western New York State in established metropolitan areas and surrounding suburbs. Wilson Farms’ primary products include an extensive...
BRS Completes Acquisition of The Marshall Retail Group, LLC
NEW YORK, March 11, 2005 - Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. ("BRS") announced today the completion of the acquisition of The Marshall Retail Group, LLC ("Marshall Retail Group") . The Marshall Retail Group management team also participated in the transaction. The Marshall Retail Group is the leading specialty retailer of logo, souvenir, sundry and apparel products to the resort and casino marketplace. The Company operates 53 stores in the Las Vegas, NV (42 locations) and...
Lazydays Acquisition Awarded Mid-Sized Deal of the Year by Buyouts Magazine
February 14, 2005 (Buyouts Magazine) - It's a magnet to those who follow in the lifestyle. From all directions, it attracts the experienced and the curious alike. Some only have to travel 10 miles to reach the destination, while others, in a display of their devotion, travel thousands of miles to pay homage to this life affirming landmark. This is not a religious pilgrimage. It's the annual migration of tens of thousands of recreational vehicle enthusiasts...