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Ron Edmonds of Principium | White Oak recently wrote an article for the September 2024 issue of TCI Magazine, published by the Tree Care Industry Association. The article is entitled “What Business Owners Need to Know About EBITDA and the Value of Their Business”. Here is a link to the article.

The M&A Source has recognized Ron Edmonds with the Platinum Club Award for outstanding performance in 2023 as part of its annual Member Awards Program. The M&A Source Awards celebrate and highlight the outstanding achievements of our industry’s finest within our membership. Collectively, we received submissions representing over $3.3 billion in lower-middle market transactions, stated Lamar Stanley, M&A Source Chair of the Board. Clearly, the success of lower-middle market M&A is driven by the dedication and expertise of our members. It is my sincere pleasure to congratulate and commend all of this year’s award winners for their remarkable accomplishments. “We … Read more

An article by Ron Edmonds was published in the April 2024 edition of Snow Business, published by the Snow and Ice Management Association. The article, entitled “Private Equity Suiitors” was included in a special section on mergers & acquisitions.’ Here is a link to the article.

Platte River Equity has made a majority investment in Turf Care Supply, LLC in partnership with the management team, which made a significant investment alongside Platte River. Headquartered in Brunswick, OH, Turf Care is a leading formulator and blender of coated nitrogen and other fertilizer products, operating four manufacturing facilities throughout the eastern United States. The transaction also includes Allied Nutrients, a division within Turf Care focused on supplying enhanced efficiency fertilizer. “Platte River’s cultural fit and relevant experience were important to our team as we chose a partner to support the Company in its next phase of growth,” said Turf … Read more

Top Gun Facility Services, a portfolio company of Osceola Capital, announced that it has acquired two additional facility services companies: American Striping Company and Apex Pavement Solutions.  Concurrently, Top Gun Facility Services announced it has rebranded as Tendit Group, representing the Company’s comprehensive offering of exterior facility maintenance services to commercial businesses, property managers and municipalities across the Mountain West. American Striping and Apex Pavement join Top Gun Pressure Washing, Bob Popp Window Cleaning, Emerald Isle Landscaping, and Zoneez Power Washing under the Tendit Group umbrella. The businesses will continue to operate independently under their respective brands but share best … Read more