ACE Mt. Washington LLC (Mafaz Ansar) Acquires Stout's ACE Hardware
May 22, 2025
Stout's ACE Hardware (Stout's Feed Store) in Mount Washington, Kentucky was sold to ACE Mt. Washington LLC, operated by local entrepreneur Mafaz Ansar, with the transaction closing May 22, 2025. The acquisition transfers ownership from the Stout family to Ansar—who already owns ACE Hardware Radcliff—supporting local continuity of service while expanding Ansar's ACE footprint in Kentucky.
- Buyers
- ACE Mt. Washington LLC, Mafaz Ansar (Ansar Properties, LLC)
- Targets
- Stout's ACE Hardware (Stout's Feed Store)
- Sellers
- Kenny Stout, Stout family
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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