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Generational Group Announces the Acquisition of Pro Nine Sports, Inc., by a Private Investor
By Generational Group
10/21/2014
Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held, middle-market businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client Pro Nine Sports, Inc., headquartered in Garden Grove, California, by a Private Investor. The acquisition closed on October 1, 2014.
Founded in 2001, the Company is a wholesaler of high-performance baseball and softball sporting goods including balls, helmets, catcher’s gear, bats, and field equipment.
The Company designs and contract manufactures (in China) its own line of baseballs and softballs, and private labels most other gear. Pro Nine is the 4th largest producer of baseballs in the US behind Rawlings, Wilson, and Diamond. To learn more about the Company, visit: http://www.pronine.com.
Managing Director Stephen Crisham, alongside his Vice President Mike Meredith, and affiliate Cole Preston, led the Generational Group deal team that advised Pro Nine Sports, Inc., on the transaction.
Cole states, “The consumer and sporting goods products background and expertise of the buyer make this a tremendous fit and creates an opportunity for significant growth and success.”
About Generational
Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.
Celebrating its 20th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $500 million in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022.