Platte River Equity Acquires Sherrill, Inc.
January 9, 2019
Platte River Equity has acquired a controlling interest in Sherrill, Inc., the Greensboro, North Carolina–based distributor and retailer of arborist tools and equipment. Platte River plans to partner with Sherrill's management to expand distribution and digital marketing capabilities; Generation Equity Capital is referenced as the prior partner.
- Buyers
- Platte River Equity
- Targets
- Sherrill, Inc.
- Sellers
- Generation Equity Capital
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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