Generational Group Announces the Acquisition of Big Horn Corporation by American General Tool Group

By Generational Group

09/15/2015

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held, middle-market businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, Big Horn Corporation (Big Horn), headquartered in Denison, Texas, by American General Tool Group (American General), headquartered in Vista, California. The acquisition closed on September 4, 2015.

Established in 1986, Big Horn is a wholesale distributor of small woodworking tools and accessories to specialty furniture manufacturing, architectural woodwork, craft, and other custom woodworking industries. To learn more, visit www.bighorncorp.com.

Managing Director Michael Goss and Vice President Julie Sandoval led the Generational Group deal team that advised Big Horn on the transaction. 

Sandoval stated, “It was a pleasure working with the owners of Big Horn and their well-established company.”

American General manufactures and distributes pneumatic and power tools, woodworking machinery, aftermarket pneumatic and electrical spare parts and tool accessories for the construction and woodworking trades.

The Company’s markets include construction material supply for retail and tool repair shops that service pneumatic and electrical tools used by roofers, framers and finisher trades. To learn more, visit www.americangeneraltools.com.  


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.