Balmoral Affiliate Acquires Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition (Rangen) from Wilbur-Ellis

Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition Acquires F.L. Emmert

June 30, 2022

Agriculture

Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire F.L. Emmert, a 140-year-old family-owned manufacturer of animal nutritional solutions based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The deal (subject to customary closing conditions) adds Emmert's R&D capabilities and product portfolio in pet, livestock and aquaculture markets to Wilbur-Ellis' Nutrition division and expands its pet food ingredient offering.

Balmoral Funds Affiliate Acquires R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc.

December 20, 2024

Manufacturing

An affiliate of Balmoral Funds LLC has acquired R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc. from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (a North American subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse). The transaction establishes Sheppard as an independent, PE-backed platform focused on steering technologies for Class 5-8 trucks, with management and operational investment planned to drive growth and innovation.

Barentz International Acquires Pestell Nutrition from Wind Point Partners

June 30, 2021

Agriculture

Barentz International has entered into an agreement to acquire Pestell Nutrition, a Canada-based distributor of feed additives, nutritional ingredients, minerals and pet specialty ingredients, from Wind Point Partners. The acquisition strengthens Barentz's animal nutrition and animal health capabilities in North America and is expected to close subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Benford Capital Partners Acquires Animix, LLC

October 18, 2022

Agriculture

Benford Capital Partners has acquired Animix, LLC, a Juneau, Wisconsin–based supplier of water-dispersible premixes, supplements and ingredients for the calf milk replacer and animal feed markets. The company was sold by retiring owner Janusz Sowinski; Animix management (President Ronelle Blome and Dave Wood) invested alongside Benford and will continue to lead the business as Benford pursues organic growth and add-on acquisitions.

Bettera Brands (Highlander Partners) Acquires Nutravail

September 14, 2020

Food & Beverage

Bettera Brands, a portfolio company of Highlander Partners, acquired substantially all of the assets of Nutravail, a Chantilly, Virginia-based developer and manufacturer of soft chew nutraceuticals. The acquisition expands Bettera's confectionary delivery capabilities (gummies, lozenges and chewables) and is intended to accelerate cross-selling, product development and manufacturing capacity for wellness brands.

B. Riley Financial to Acquire National Holdings

January 11, 2021

Financial Services

B. Riley Financial has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire National Holdings Corporation, initiating an all-cash tender offer for the remaining shares it does not own at $3.25 per share. The deal will combine B. Riley's diversified financial services platform with National's investment banking, brokerage and wealth management businesses, materially expanding B. Riley's retail distribution and assets under management.