Hoffmann Family of Companies Acquires Majority Interest in Smith Gardens

GrowGeneration Acquires Hoagtech Hydroponics

August 23, 2021

Retail

GrowGeneration Corp. announced the acquisition of Hoagtech Hydroponics, a hydroponic equipment and indoor gardening store in Bellingham, Washington. The deal expands GrowGeneration's Pacific Northwest footprint, adds a 25,000 sq. ft. warehouse and a commercial customer base, and brings Hoagtech founder Dan Hoag and his team of eight cultivation experts into GrowGen.

Hydrofarm Acquires House & Garden

May 24, 2021

Agriculture

Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. agreed to acquire House & Garden, Inc. and affiliated entities for approximately $125 million, funded with existing cash, with the acquired businesses becoming wholly owned indirect subsidiaries. The acquisition expands Hydrofarm's branded nutrients portfolio (including the House & Garden and Mad Farmer brands), with House & Garden expected to generate about $55 million in 2021 net sales and the deal valuing the business at under 7x estimated 2021 adjusted EBITDA.

The Hoffmann Family of Companies Partners with Shepler's Ferry Inc.

April 14, 2022

Transportation

Shepler's Ferry Inc., the family-owned operator of ferry services to Mackinac Island, has entered a partnership with The Hoffmann Family of Companies. Greenwich Capital Group served as exclusive financial advisor to Shepler's in the transaction, which transfers ownership/partnership interest from the third-generation Shepler family to the Hoffmann family to ensure continuity of service and stewardship of the business.

GrowGeneration Corp. Acquires HGS Hydro

July 28, 2021

Retail

GrowGeneration Corp. signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire HGS Hydro, the third-largest chain of hydroponic garden centers in the U.S., adding six existing Michigan stores (with a seventh opening soon). The acquisition will increase GrowGeneration's Michigan footprint and bring its total store count to 65, and is expected to close before GrowGeneration's fiscal year-end 2021.

GrowGeneration Acquires Mendocino Greenhouse and Garden Supply

July 22, 2021

Agriculture

GrowGeneration Corp. acquired Mendocino Greenhouse and Garden Supply, a hydroponic garden center in Mendocino, California, expanding GrowGen's footprint in Northern California's Emerald Triangle. The Mendocino store's eight employees joined GrowGen's team and founder Nick Halfacre will remain as General Manager; the location is expected to generate over $8 million in annual sales.

Hydrofarm Acquires Greenstar Plant Products

August 3, 2021

Manufacturing

Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. acquired Canadian nutrient manufacturer Greenstar Plant Products, Inc., adding the Grotek and Gaia Green brands to its branded product portfolio. The deal, funded with cash and Hydrofarm's existing credit facility for approximately $83 million U.S., makes Greenstar a wholly owned indirect subsidiary and is expected to be accretive to Hydrofarm's 2021 adjusted EBITDA.