Russell Landscape

• Industry Business Services, Industrial
• Type M&A Sell-Side

About
Russell Landscape Group, Inc. (“Russell” or the “Company”) is a market-leading commercial landscape services provider offering landscape maintenance, design, color, and installation services in the Southeast.

Situation
Russell engaged Croft & Bender to help the Company find a partner to support its continued growth and geographic expansion, and to provide liquidity for the shareholders. Croft & Bender worked with the Company to develop marketing materials, build a financial model, conduct management presentations, manage the diligence process, and negotiate with potential buyers.

Result
Croft & Bender negotiated a recapitalization with Sterling Group, resulting in a transaction close less than 30 days after signing the LOI.