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Commissary Operations, Inc.
Commissary Operations Inc. acquired from Shoney's in a management-led leveraged buy-out. 2nd Generation Capital, LLC was the exclusive adviser to management in their purchase of this $400 million revenue subsidiary. Full Story
 
Tennessee Southern Railroad
Tennessee Southern Railroad was acquired by Patriot Rail. Independent short-line rail operator joins a roll-up. 2ndG represents the selling shareholders. Full Story
 
Choice Foods
Choice Foods and a management group join forces to acquire the Nashville foodservice manufacturing facilities of PPI, Inc (an H.J. Heinz subsidiary). 2nd Generation Capital, LLC advised and represented the management-led buyout group. Full Story
 
NurseOne/Assertive Medical
Tennessee nurse-staffing company recognizes potential in home-health services. 2nd Generation Capital, LLC helps them acquire an existing company as a foundation for their plans. Full Story
 
2ndG opens door for Cobalt Ventures
Cobalt Ventures, LLC, a globally minded, diversified company headquartered in Louisville, recently made its first Nashville-area acquisition with the help of 2nd Generation Capital. Full Story
 
The legacy continues at Cumberland Architectural Millwork
The family business. It's supposed to be the owner's legacy to the next generation. But often, because of financial circumstances or children who have different dreams, the legacy ends up in the hands of someone other than family. Full Story
 
Nashville Lifestyles publisher pleased with Gannett aquisition
Stacie Standifer didn't set out to make her business, City Publications, an attractive acquisition target, but that's what happened. With seven years in business and three successful publications (Nashville Lifestyles, Murfreesboro Magazine and Leipers Fork Life), Standifer was going it alone -- a small independent in an industry where the giants are acquisition-hungry. Full Story
 
Round trip business deal was fast, furious and fun
What kind of guy starts a company, sells the company, buys What kind of guy starts a company, sells the company, buys the same company back and then sells the same company again? If we didn't know better, we might think twice about working with this client. But this client's not fickle; he's a good businessman - Bernie Pargh, founder (and most recently the seller) of B.A. Pargh Company. 2nd Generation was pleased to be of service in the 1999 purchase and the year 2000 sale of the company. Full Story
 
Former Shoney's, Inc. executives purchase Commissary Operations, Inc.
With almost 80 years of experience in the foodservice distribution business among them, three Shoney's, Inc. executives saw a golden opportunity. Full Story
 
RTS Wright Industries transaction finalized with sophisticated team work
When one of Nashville's oldest and largest privately held companies considered a major international transaction, where did they turn for advice? 2nd Generation. Full Story
 
Doing a deal among friends -- 2nd Generation assists in the ownership transfer of Pearl Equipment Corp.
Purchasing a business can be a trying experience; purchasing that business from a close personal friend can create its own special set of issues - both personal and business. That's what Mickey Wilson, CEO of the southeast's largest stocking dealer, faced when he turned to 2nd Generation Capital Corp. for help. Full Story
 
 
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