M&A Deal Summary

Vertical Supply Group Acquires Yates Gear

On May 31, 2024, Vertical Supply Group acquired consumer products company Yates Gear

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Vertical Supply Group’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Vertical Supply Group’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Vertical Supply Group’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-05-31
Target Yates Gear
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Vertical Supply Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Yates Gear

Redding, California, United States
Yates Gear specializes in developing technical rescue, rope access, and tactical equipment tailored to the needs of its customers. Yates Gear is based in Redding, California.

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Buyer

Vertical Supply Group

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Category Company
Founded 1960
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

Vertical Supply Group is a manufacturer, distributor, and direct e-commerce retailer of arborist tools, rescue and fall protection equipment. Vertical Supply Group was founded in1960 and is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 4
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 4
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2024) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-09-16 Fred Marvin Associates

Stow, Ohio, United States

Fred Marvin Associates is a manufacturer and distributor of poles, pruners, and other tools for the arborist market. Fred Marvin Associates was founded in 1943 and is based in Stow, Ohio

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-11-04 TackleStore

Bristol, United Kingdom

Tacklestore is a supplier of lifting and fall protection products under 13 brands, including G-Force, Liftingear, and LoadSurfer, as well as several websites such as safetyliftingear.com, safety-lifting.com, and life-gear.com. It offers extensive products and technical expertise across lifting gear, height safety, load restraint, material handling, PPE, workwear, and industrial supplies. Their services also include inspection, repair, testing, and rentals across nine UK locations. Tacklestore is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.

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