Dorman Group, Merit Capital Partners and CEO Alan Galbraith Acquire John‑Richard Collection from Founder Alex Malouf
November 19, 2020
The Dorman Group of Companies, in partnership with Merit Capital Partners and John‑Richard CEO Alan Galbraith, acquired John‑Richard Collection, Inc. from founder Alex Malouf and the Malouf family in a transaction completed in October 2020. John‑Richard, headquartered in Greenwood, Mississippi, is a designer and manufacturer of high‑end home furnishings (furniture, lighting, mirrors, botanicals and accessories); Merit provided subordinated debt and equity to support the acquisition.
- Buyers
- The Dorman Group of Companies, Merit Capital Partners, Alan Galbraith
- Targets
- John‑Richard Collection, Inc.
- Sellers
- Alex Malouf, Malouf family
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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