Mitchell E. Gecht

Represented a client in its acquisition of four skilled care facilities and the financing of the acquisition and operation of those facilities and five others through a (i) term loan facility, (ii) a revolving loan facility, (iii) a mezzanine loan facility, and (iv) a loan facility.

Represented a private equity fund in the recapitalization of its agriculture technology portfolio company.

Represented two private equity funds in a combined purchase of an education and training services company as well as several add-on acquisitions.

Represented a private equity owned company in the sale of its non-core apparel and signage business lines.

Represented a private equity owned specialty chemicals company in its acquisition of several add-on businesses.

Represented a private equity owned provider of technology and marketing support services in the car wash industry in its acquisition of a company specializing in point-of-sale business solutions to the automotive services industry.

Acquisition of a business engaged in trucking carrier services, including, intermodal drayage, truckload services, truck brokerage, and hauling cargo, loads and shipments at and to various locations in the US.

Represented a private equity fund in its acquisition of a provider of search engine optimization and other digital marketing services.

Represented The J. M. Smucker Company in the sale of its U.S. baking business, including brands such as Pillsbury, Martha White, Hungry Jack, and White Lily, to Brynwood Partners for $375 million.

Represented a private equity fund in the sale of its portfolio company in the consolidated contract manufacturing space to a private equity controlled Canadian competitor for $91 million.

Represented Evolution Capital Partners in the purchase of NexTech Partners, a distributor of refurbished voice and networking products.

Represented Nationwide Appraisal Services in the selling of 65% of its LLC membership interests to Corridor Capital.

Represented Macropoint, a supply chain visibility platform that helps shippers, brokers, and logistics service providers track freight-in-transit in real time, in its sale to Susquehanna Growth Equity.

Represented Case Western Reserve University in a joint venture with a Nasdaq-listed multi-product medical device company.

Represented the trustee of an employee stock ownership trust in its purchase of a construction project management firm.

Represented a public insurance claim adjuster in its sale to a private equity fund.

Represented InfoAccess, LLC, a global provider of an e-invoicing service solution with more than 16,000 customers in over 50 different countries, in the sale of all its assets to Concentric Collective Business Systems.

Represented a private equity owned freight hauling and brokerage service business in the completion of several add-on acquisitions.

Represented Evolution Capital Partners in the sale of its portfolio company Lewellyn Technologies, a market leading electrical and workplace safety services company, to Align Capital Partners.

Represented a group of over 30 dentist offices in a roll-up transaction resulting in the sale of the practices to a private equity firm.

Represented the developer of a light therapy anti-acne and anti-aging mask, which was later re-commercialized under the Neutrogena brand, to Johnson & Johnson.

Represented RAF Fluid Power, a provider of advanced automation services with a focus on pneumatic and robotic solutions, in its sale to Electro-Matic Ventures, a supplier of high-technology automation components and services.

Represented a business-to-business media company specializing in the operation of public-private partnership conferences in its sale to a market competitor.

Represented The J. M. Smucker Company in its announced acquisition of the Wesson Oil business from ConAgra Foods.

Represented Qualus Power Services, a portfolio company of New Mountain Capital, in its acquisition via merger of GridBright, a leading power industry technology solutions firm.

Represented Qualus Power Services, a portfolio company of New Mountain Capital, in its acquisition of Ferreira Power Group, a specialized power engineering firm providing distribution palling and design, grid hardening, and program management for utility providers.

Represented Stein Holdings, Inc. in its sale of Stein, LLC and Stein Mill Services, LLC to TMS International, a leading provider of outsourced industrial services to steel mills globally.

Represented The J. M. Smucker Company in the sale of its natural and organic beverage and grains businesses to Nexus Capital Management LP in a cash transaction valued at approximately $110 million. 

Represented Gridiron Capital Partners in its divestiture of Rough Country, a leading provider of branded aftermarket performance-enhancing products and accessories, to TSG Consumer Partners.

Represented Provariant in its recapitalization of Midwest Equipment Sales (MWE). Provariant is a private equity sponsor consisting of four industry veterans. Its investment in MWE represents the first institutional capital in MWE since its founding and also represents the first platform investment for Provariant. MWE is a nationwide resource for compact equipment parts and accessories and outdoor power equipment.

Represented Myers Industries in its acquisition of Tuffy Manufacturing Industries, Inc. Tuffy is a distributor of tire repair equipment and supplies to tire dealers, retreaders and trucking fleets. Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets.

​Represented private equity backed Buyer in add-on asset purchase of a direct-to-consumer supplier and installer of storm grade windows.

​Represented private equity team in its acquisition of an add-on business to its platform company.

​Represented seller in the sale of its business to a strategic buyer in a Representation and Warranty Transaction.

​Represented private equity owned Buyer in a carve-out asset acquisition of a direct-to-consumer and retail home improvement and remodeling business.

​Represented a provider of employee assistance programs and other related counseling and consulting services in the stock sale to an industry competitor.

Represented a private equity owned Buyer in an add-on acquisition of a manufacturer and distributor of laminated glass and polycarbonate products for light and heavy rail, locomotive, and military and commercial vehicle applications.

Represented a private equity portfolio company in the add-on acquisition of a provider of finance and accounting consulting and staffing services.​

Represented the purchaser in the acquisition of a distributor and seller of customizable shoe inserts and antimicrobial shoe insert cushions​.

​Represented the sellers in the sale of a refractory removal and preparation services business to a private equity purchaser.

Represented Watkins Associated Industries, Inc. in its acquisition of Nova Engineering and Environmental, LLC, a provider of environmental consulting and engineering and construction testing and inspections services.

Represented private equity owned buyer in ​an add-on stock acquisition of a company which sells science kits to professors and universities for student use.

​Represented the buyer in its acquisition of a non-asset based third-party, final mile logistics firm.

This transaction won Private Equity Deal of the Year ($100mm-$250mm) by the 18th Annual M&A Advisor Awards.  “The award recipients represent the finest in the M&A industry in 2019 and earned these honors by standing out in a group of extremely impressive finalists,” said Roger Aguinaldo, Founder of The M&A Advisor. “From lower middle market to multi-billion dollar deals, we are recognizing the leading transactions, firms and individuals that represent the highest levels of achievement.”  The 18th Annual M&A Advisor Awards Gala honored the professionals whose activities set the standard for M&A transactions. This year, over 200 nominees, representing over 500 companies, became finalists for the awards.