O’Brien Capital has acquired Classic Equine Equipment, a designer and manufacturer of horse stalls and stable equipment.
“O’Brien is excited to partner with the strong management team at Classic Equine to launch a new chapter of growth for the business and bring new opportunities for the company’s customers and employees,” said Bob O’Brien, Founder of O’Brien Capital.
Classic Equine Equipment is a designer and manufacturer of equine stall systems, barn components, exercisers and accessories for the equine industry. Products include Dutch doors, stable windows, composite flooring, free run exercisers, and full stride horse treadmills. The company was founded in 1991 and is based in Fredericktown, MO (www.classic-equine.com).
R.L. Hulett & Company (www.rlhulett.com), a St. Louis based investment bank, originated the transaction for O’Brien Capital and acted as the firm’s exclusive financial advisor in negotiating the transaction and facilitating the closing. “R.L. Hulett’s M&A knowledge and expertise were instrumental in sourcing and negotiating the transaction,” said Mr. O’Brien.
O’Brien Capital invests in lower middle-market manufacturing and industrial service businesses in the Midwest. The firm is based in St. Louis (no website found).
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