M&A Deal Summary

Gardner Standard Acquires Williston Fire & Safety

On January 1, 2012, family office Gardner Standard acquired safety/security company Williston Fire & Safety

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Gardner Standard’s 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Gardner Standard’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Gardner Standard’s 1st transaction in North Dakota.
Investment Fate
  • Williston Fire & Safety was sold to a strategic buyer in 2024.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-01-01
Target Williston Fire & Safety
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Gardner Standard
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Williston Fire & Safety

Williston, North Dakota, United States
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Williston Fire & Safety is a provider of fire extinguishers, fall protection products and other safety equipment and related services. Williston air business includes safety trailer rentals and air refills. Williston Fire & Safety was established in 1978 and is based in Williston, North Dakota.

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Buyer

Gardner Standard

Investor Investor Investor

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Category Family Office
Founded 1884
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Gardner Standard is a family backed private investment group focused on acquiring and partnering with lower middle-market companies with up to $75 million in annual sales. The Firm will consider a variety of investment situations including buyouts, special situations, and divestitures. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, consumer, business services, aerospace/defense, industrial services, building products, energy services, and packaging. Gardner Standard is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 8
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 1 of 5
State (North Dakota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 8
Year (2012) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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