Investment Summary

Gardner Standard Invests In Pharmacal

On September 8, 2020, family office Gardner Standard invested in consumer products company Pharmacal

Investment Highlights
  • This is Gardner Standard’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Gardner Standard’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Gardner Standard’s 3rd transaction in Wisconsin.

Investment Summary

Date 2020-09-08
Target Pharmacal
Sector Consumer Products
Investor(s) Gardner Standard
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Pharmacal

Jackson, Wisconsin, United States
Pharmacal is a manufacturer and distributor of consumer products to the outdoor recreation, first aid, and over-the-counter personal care and hygiene markets. The Company provides private-label products to the leading drug store and big-box retailers in addition to products sold under its own brands, which include MG217 psoriasis products, vH Essentials feminine care products, and Potable Aqua water purification tablets. Pharmacal was founded in 1896 and is based in Jackson, Wisconsin.

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Investor(S) 1

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 7 of 9
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 1
Type (Growth Capital) 1 of 1
State (Wisconsin) 3 of 4
Country (United States) 7 of 9
Year (2020) 2 of 2
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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