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Generational Group Advises Farm Aid Equipment, Inc. in its sale to M4 Holdings, Inc.
By Generational Group
07/18/2024
Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Farm Aid Equipment, Inc. to M4 Holdings, Inc. The acquisition closed June 28, 2024.
Located in Corsica, South Dakota, Farm Aid Equipment, Inc., a second-generation family-owned business, manufactures innovative feed mixers for agricultural use, distributed through a network of farm implement dealers. The company offers both truck and trailer-mounted units, designed to reduce weight and operating costs. The proprietary auger design utilized in the units minimizes feed damage, ensuring efficiency and durability.
M4 Holdings, Inc. of Gothenburg, Nebraska, is a family-owned acquisition entity formed to purchase Farm Aid Equipment. M4 Holdings previously owned a successful tire distribution business. The entire family will be actively involved in the new venture, ensuring a continuation of family involvement and leadership.
Generational Group Executive Managing Director of M&A – Western Region, Lori Galloway and her team, led by Generational Group Affiliate, Donald Beezley, with the support of Vice President, M&A, Tony Brock closed the deal. Senior Managing Director, Joe Van Voorhis, and Senior M&A Advisor, Chris Vanderzyden, established the initial relationship with Farm Aid Equipment, Inc.
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.