COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 28, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The senior management team at Bedford Technology, Inc. have completed a buyout of the privately held company. Transaction terms were not disclosed.
RSM EquiCo Capital Markets, which served as the exclusive M&A advisor to Bedford's management, helped the majority shareholder structure a transaction that granted him sole control of the company while enabling the minority owners to realize a significant liquidity event.
"This management-led buyout is a large step in Bedford Technology's continued success," said Randy Krauthamer, managing director of RSM EquiCo Capital Markets. "This transaction benefits the existing company owners, ensures Bedford Technology remains in good hands and strengthens its position going forward."
Note: Transaction was completed on December 31, 2006. This announcement is for public record only.
About RSM EquiCo Capital Markets
RSM EquiCo Capital Markets LLC (www.rsmequico.com) is a global provider of investment banking services to private and public companies with annual revenues of up to $1 billion. The firm brings together companies, capital and creativity on a national and international scale to help clients achieve their personal and strategic objectives.
RSM EquiCo Capital Markets is licensed by the SEC and all state securities authorities, and is a member of the NASD and SIPC.
The firm's international headquarters are located in Costa Mesa, Calif. It also has offices in Chicago, Boston, New York, London, and Mumbai, India.
About Bedford Technology, Inc.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Worthington, Minn., Bedford Technology designs, develops and manufactures proprietary building products using recycled plastic material. Employing proprietary technology and internally developed processes, the company uses recycled post-consumer plastic to manufacture plastic timber and lumber products (reinforced and non-reinforced), as well as other plastic building and industrial-use products. Bedford provides its products to more than 500 customers throughout the United States and internationally. Its clients include outdoor furniture and playground equipment manufacturers, park and recreation contractors, lumber and building-product wholesalers and distributors, and manufacturers of marine, oceanfront and docking equipment.