M&A Deal Summary

Rand Logistics Acquires Andrie

On July 31, 2024, Rand Logistics acquired marine company Andrie from Auxo Investment Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Rand Logistics’ 2nd transaction in the Marine sector.
  • This is Rand Logistics’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Rand Logistics’ 1st transaction in Michigan.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-07-31
Target Andrie
Sector Marine
Buyer(s) Rand Logistics
Sellers(s) Auxo Investment Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Northborne Partners LLC (Financial)

Target

Andrie

Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Andrie is a maritime company which focuses on marine transportation and specialized marine solutions. Andrie was founded in 1988 and is based in Muskegon, Michigan.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Rand Logistics

Williamsville, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 1994
Sector Transportation
Employees515
Revenue 315M USD (2021)
DESCRIPTION

Rand Logistics is a provider of bulk freight shipping services throughout the Great Lakes region. Through its subsidiaries, the Company operates a fleet of three conventional bulk carriers and twelve self-unloading bulk carriers including three tug/barge units. The Company is the only carrier able to offer significant domestic port-to-port services in Canada. Rand Logistics was founded in 1994 and is based in Williamsville, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Marine M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Michigan M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-02-10 American Steamship

Williamsville, New York, United States

American Steamship is a provider of marine transportation and shipping services. American Steamship was founded in 1907 and is based in Williamsville, New York.

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Seller(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Auxo Investment Partners is an operationally-focused private investment firm that targets acquisitions of North American manufacturing, distribution, and business services companies. Auxo prefers profitable businesses ($2 to $20 million of EBITDA) and has a special interest in owner-operators seeking retirement or facing succession issues. Auxo Investment Partners was formed in 2016 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Marine M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Michigan M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-06-14 SOS Manufacturing

Roberts, Wisconsin, United States

SOS Manufacturing is a manufacturer of specialized wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and complete box builds for customers in the computing, aerospace, agricultural, appliance, automotive, electronics, and food processing industries. SOS Manufacturing is based in Roberts, Wisconsin.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-01-21 Southeast Vegetation Management

Brierfield, Alabama, United States

Southeast Vegetation Management provides Vegetation Management services to US railroads. The company delivers safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible vegetation management solutions. Southeast Vegetation Management is based in Brierfield, Alabama.

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