San Francisco Equity Partners Acquires Formula Corp
February 20, 2025
San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP) has acquired a majority stake in Formula Corp, a Washington-based formulator and contract manufacturer of cleaning products for consumer and professional end markets. Formula Corp co-founders Chas Werner and Alan Gangl will remain shareholders; Alexander Hutton acted as exclusive financial advisor to Formula Corp. SFEP said it will support Formula’s growth leveraging its experience building private-label and specialty manufacturing businesses focused on sustainable formulations and eco-friendly packaging.
- Buyers
- San Francisco Equity Partners
- Targets
- Formula Corp
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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