BRS Completes Recapitalization of Seroyal International Inc.
NEW YORK, January 11, 2005 - Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co.("BRS") announced today the completion of a recapitalization of Seroyal International Inc. and its affiliate Seroyal USA Inc. (collectively "Seroyal" or the "Company") with the founder of Seroyal, Rosetta Raso. American Capital Strategies Ltd. also participated in the transaction. Seroyal, headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, markets and distributes high-quality nutritional supplements and homeopathic remedies to health care practitioners in Canada and the U.S. The Company's practitioner...
Real Mex Restaurants Inc. Completes Acquisition of Chevys Inc.
NEW YORK, January 11, 2005 - Real Mex Restaurants, Inc., a portfolio company of Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co.("BRS") today announced it has formally acquired Chevys Inc.’s Chevys Fresh Mex® Restaurants and Fuzio Universal Pasta®, making it the largest operator of full-service, Mexican restaurants in the country. With the acquisition, Real Mex Restaurants’ combined systems sales will exceed half a billion dollars, becoming the largest operator of casual dining Mexican restaurants in the country. "This is...
Alliance Laundry To Be Acquired by Ontario Teachers’
RIPON, Wis., Dec 8, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Alliance Laundry Holdings LLC, parent company of Alliance Laundry Systems LLC, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for the sale of the company to an entity established by Teachers' Private Capital, the private equity arm of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, for approximately US$450 million. Alliance Laundry Holdings is being sold by private investment firms Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. and Bain Capital, as well...
B&G Foods Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK, October 8, 2004 - B&G Foods Holdings Corp., a manufacturer and distributor of high quality, shelf-stable foods, today announced its initial public offering of 17,391,305 Enhanced Income Securities (EISs)™, or EISs. Each EIS represents one share of Class A common stock and $7.15 principal amount of 12.0% senior subordinated notes due 2016. In the aggregate, the EISs represent 17,391,305 shares of Class A common stock and $124.3 million aggregate principal amount of 12.0%...
BRS Completes Acquisition of Totes Isotoner Corporation
NEW YORK, September 14, 2004 - Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. ("BRS") announced today the completion of the acquisition of Totes Isotoner Corporation ("Totes Isotoner" or the "Company"). The Audax Group and the Totes Isotoner management team also participated in the transaction. Totes Isotoner, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a leading designer, distributor and retailer of high-quality, branded umbrellas, gloves, hats, scarves, rubber footwear and slippers. The Company’s highly recognizable brands include Totes®, Isotoner® and Raines®....
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, Inc., Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK, July 20, 2004 - McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, Inc. announced today the pricing of its initial public offering at $12 per share. The Company has agreed to sell 6 million shares of its common stock and has granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 900,000 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments, if any. No secondary shares were sold as part of the offering. McCormick & Schmick's common...
BRS Completes Acquisition of Lazy Days’ RV Center, Inc.
NEW YORK, May 14, 2004 - Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. ("BRS") announced today the completion of the acquisition of Lazy Days' RV Center Inc. ("Lazy Days"). The Lazy Days management team also participated in the transaction. Lazy Days is the world's largest retailer of Recreational Vehicles ("RVs"). In 2003, the Company sold over 7,400 new and pre-owned RVs and attracted more than 250,000 visitors to its 126-acre facility outside Tampa, Florida. Lazy Days retails both...
BRS Completes Investment in Heritage Crystal-Clean, LLC.
NEW YORK, February 24, 2004 - Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. ("BRS") announced today the completion of a minority equity investment in Heritage Crystal-Clean, LLC ("HCC"). HCC intends to use the proceeds of this investment to support the continued expansion of its business, including acquisitions and the opening of new branch locations. "We felt that the long-standing interest BRS has shown in our industry, combined with their track record of success supporting high-growth enterprises, makes them...
BRS and Jefferies Capital Partners Complete Acquisition of The Sheridan Group, Inc.
NEW YORK, August 21, 2003 -- Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. ("BRS") and Jefferies Capital Partners ("JCP") announced today that they have completed their acquisition of The Sheridan Group, Inc. ("Sheridan") in a transaction valued at $142 million. Sheridan's management team also participated in the transaction. Sheridan, which is based in Hunt Valley, MD, is a leading specialty printer offering a full range of printing and value-added support services for the journal, magazine, book and article...