Jun 2015 | California

The Seed House acquired by Wilbur-Ellis Company

Generational Equity, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held, middle-market businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, The Seed House (Seed House), headquartered in O'Neill, Nebraska, by Wilbur-Ellis Company, headquartered in San Joaquin, California. The acquisition closed on June 26, 2015.

The Seed House is a full service seed company offering a complete line of corn, soybeans, grasses, foraged wildlife mixes, organic crops, and other specialty crops. The Company also provides a host of value-added services including crop scouting, seed treatment, custom blending, and more. The Seed House will continue to operate under its current name.

To learn more, visit www.theseedhouse.com.

Managing Director Michael Goss and Vice President Julie Sandoval led the Generational Equity deal team that advised Seed House on the transaction. "The Seed House is a solid company and I enjoyed working with our clients and getting this deal to the finish line," stated Julie Sandoval. Founded in 1921, Wilbur-Ellis is a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal feed and specialty chemicals and ingredients.

Learn more by visiting www.wilburellis.com.

"The Seed House and its staff have built a quality business that aligns well with Wilbur- Ellis' growth plans in the seed arena," said David Ferrell, national director, seed technology for Wilbur-Ellis. "We look forward to building on the strengths and professionalism that they have already established, along with introducing new tools to help their customers succeed in this rapidly changing and challenging agricultural climate."


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