Rawlings Acquires Tanner Tees

Rawlings Sporting Goods Acquires Easton Diamond Sports

October 20, 2020

Consumer Products

Rawlings Sporting Goods has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Easton Diamond Sports, combining two leading baseball and softball equipment brands to deepen product innovation and expand the combined company's multi-brand portfolio. Existing shareholders of Peak Achievement Athletics Inc., the parent of Easton, will remain minority owners in the combined organization.

Private Investor Acquires Tampa T-Shirts

January 20, 2022

Retail

Generational Equity advised Tampa T-Shirts, a Tampa-based apparel decorating and branded merchandise firm, on its sale to a private investor. The transaction closed January 20, 2022; Tampa T-Shirts provides custom screen-printing and embroidery to local industries including retail, construction, education, government and restaurants.

Rawlings Acquires Jack Corbett Hollywood Bases from Schutt Sports

July 21, 2022

Consumer Products

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company has acquired the Jack Corbett Hollywood Bases brand from Schutt Sports, adding field bases and accessories to its roster of officially licensed MLB products. The deal expands Rawlings' on-field product portfolio and secures a long-term supply of bases for Major League Baseball and related memorabilia and retail opportunities.

ZT Corporate Acquires Baseball Nation

June 3, 2022

Education

Houston-based private equity firm ZT Corporate acquired Baseball Nation and will operate the business as ZT Baseball Nation, expanding ZT Baseball's facility operations into the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The combined business will operate 12 fields (including Aviator Ballpark in McKinney, Texas) and will exclusively host Perfect Game events at the North Texas facilities, with Baseball Nation owner James Belt transitioning to COO.

Tampa Promotions, LLC Acquires T-Shirt Express

September 4, 2024

Manufacturing

Tampa Promotions, LLC, a Tampa-based custom apparel and promotional products provider, acquired T-Shirt Express of Naples, Florida. The transaction closed on September 4, 2024, and was advised by Generational Group.

Barrette Outdoor Living Acquires Madden Manufacturing

October 1, 2021

Building Products

Barrette Outdoor Living, a leading North American manufacturer of outdoor living products, acquired Madden Manufacturing of Lake Ozark, Missouri, a maker of railing products and screen enclosures. The deal expands Barrette's product portfolio and improves shipping and service capabilities to contractors and do-it-yourself homeowners across the country.