Market Maker Agriculture Acquires Arkansas Valley Seed
January 18, 2019
Market Maker Agriculture, a long-term hold private equity company based in Ottawa, has acquired a majority stake in Arkansas Valley Seed, a Denver-based seed supplier founded in 1945. The transaction provides capital and governance support to finance growth while enabling the principals to plan succession; Arkansas Valley CEO Richard Avila will remain in his role and owner Orlin Reinbold will retain a minority equity position and move into a consulting role.
- Buyers
- Market Maker Agriculture
- Targets
- Arkansas Valley Seed
- Sellers
- Orlin Reinbold, Owners of Arkansas Valley Seed (unnamed)
- Industry
- Agriculture
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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