Bush Brotherhood

XMS Capital Partners Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Bush Brothers Provision Company on its Partnership with Heartwood Partners

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Friday, December 15, 2023

XMS Capital Partners, LLC (“XMS”), a global, independent financial services firm focused on providing M&A, corporate advisory and asset management services, announced that it served as financial advisor to Bush Brothers Provision Co. (“Bush Brothers” or the “Company”) on its majority investment by Heartwood Partners IV, LP (“Heartwood”), a middle market private equity firm.

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  • XMS Capital Partners, LLC (“XMS”), a global, independent financial services firm focused on providing M&A, corporate advisory and asset management services, announced that it served as financial advisor to Bush Brothers Provision Co. (“Bush Brothers” or the “Company”) on its majority investment by Heartwood Partners IV, LP (“Heartwood”), a middle market private equity firm.
  • Bush Brothers is a fifth generation, family-owned meat packing and distribution company, located in West Palm Beach, FL since 1925.
  • The Company provides premium protein products to a customer base of fine-dining restaurants, hotels, country clubs, mega yachts and private chefs in Florida and the Caribbean.
  • The Heartwood team differentiated themselves from day one as the preferred strategic partner based on their understanding of the opportunity, cultural fit and ability to add significant value beyond capital.

HEARTWOOD PARTNERS ANNOUNCES PLATFORM INVESTMENT IN BUSH BROTHERS PROVISION CO.

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartwood Partners® is pleased to announce that Heartwood Partners IV, LP completed a majority investment in Bush Brothers Provision Co. ("Bush Brothers" or the "Company") on July 7, 2023.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartwood Partners® is pleased to announce that Heartwood Partners IV, LP completed a majority investment in Bush Brothers Provision Co. ("Bush Brothers" or the "Company") on July 7, 2023.
  • Heartwood understands what makes Bush Brothers unique in the industry and supports their commitment to service.
  • Bush Brothers is a fifth-generation family-owned business and the owners retained a meaningful investment in the Company.
  • "We are tremendously excited about our partnership with Heartwood Partners and look forward to working together on our next chapter of growth.

Walmart and Sam's Club Help Fight Hunger. Spark Change. for 10th Annual Campaign

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Monday, April 10, 2023

CHICAGO, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 10th straight year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam's Clubs are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, helping efforts to end food insecurity and provide nourishment to families and individuals across the country.

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  • CHICAGO, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 10th straight year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam's Clubs are launching the Fight Hunger.
  • campaign, helping efforts to end food insecurity and provide nourishment to families and individuals across the country.
  • As one of the organization's largest annual cause marketing campaigns, Fight Hunger.
  • In partnership with Walmart customers, Sam's Club members, suppliers and associates, the campaign aims to help people who experience food insecurity gain access to the food and resources they need to thrive.

Hain Celestial Completes Sale of Westbrae Natural® Brand

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN) (“Hain Celestial” or the “Company”), a leading organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East providing consumers with A Healthier Way of Life®, today announced that it has completed the divestiture of its Westbrae Natural® brand to Bush Brothers & Company.

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  • LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN) (“Hain Celestial” or the “Company”), a leading organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East providing consumers with A Healthier Way of Life®, today announced that it has completed the divestiture of its Westbrae Natural® brand to Bush Brothers & Company.
  • The divestiture of this non-strategic brand represents another important step in simplifying our North America portfolio, while improving our future growth profile, margins and cash flow.
  • The transaction allows us to focus more resources on driving distribution and expanding innovation on priority brands.”
    About The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
  • The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN) is a leading organic and natural products company that has been committed to creating A Healthier Way of Life® since 1993.

Adsta Selects InMobi Commerce to Bring Power of Video to Its Grocery Retail Media Network

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Monday, September 19, 2022

Adsta , a media market platform geared towards consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands looking to expand their grocery media reach, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with InMobi Commerce .

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  • Adsta , a media market platform geared towards consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands looking to expand their grocery media reach, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with InMobi Commerce .
  • InMobi Commerce allows retailers to participate in this impactful product discovery method by powering immersive experiences through high-impact native video products.
  • Through this partnership, Adsta will incorporate InMobi Commerces video ad experiences into its platform, powering these experiences for grocers across the United States.
  • Adsta is a rapidly expanding grocery retail media network (RMN) with a multichannel approach reaching 50 million unique shoppers as they are making grocery buying decisions.

Walmart and Sam’s Club Continue Their Commitment to Addressing Food Insecurity in North Texas through the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign

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Monday, May 9, 2022

With one in six people in North Texas experiencing food insecurity, Walmart and Sams Club are supporting the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks, including the North Texas Food Bank, through the ninth annual Fight Hunger.

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  • With one in six people in North Texas experiencing food insecurity, Walmart and Sams Club are supporting the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks, including the North Texas Food Bank, through the ninth annual Fight Hunger.
  • We are so appreciative of the support of companies like Walmart and Sams Club, said Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank.
  • campaign, said Kathleen McLaughlin, executive vice president and chief sustainability officer at Walmart and president of the Walmart Foundation.
  • To learn more about Sams Club, visit the Sams Club Newsroom, shop at samsclub.com, and interact with Sams Club on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

Evoqua Water Technologies Releases 2021 Sustainability Report

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Evoqua Water Technologies (NYSE: AQUA), an industry leader in mission-critical water treatment solutions, today released its 2021 Sustainability Report.

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  • Evoqua Water Technologies (NYSE: AQUA), an industry leader in mission-critical water treatment solutions, today released its 2021 Sustainability Report.
  • The 2021 Sustainability Report shares progress across the priority areas Evoqua believes it can have the most meaningful impacts.
  • To commemorate the release of the report, Evoqua's sustainability leaders, as well as past Evoqua Water Sustainability Award winners, including Samsung Austin Semiconductor , Bush Brothers & Company , and Georgia Aquarium , will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange later today.
  • Evoqua Water Technologies is a leading provider of mission-critical water and wastewater treatment solutions, offering a broad portfolio of products, services, and expertise to support industrial, municipal, and recreational customers who value water.

Walmart and Sam's Club Continue Their Commitment to Addressing Food Insecurity in Communities Nationwide through the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign

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Monday, April 18, 2022

CHICAGO, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Now in the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, communities across the country continue to feel the economic impact. Inflation and supply chain disruptions are affecting the charitable food system as well as millions of families. As a result, the Feeding America network has deepened its response to food insecurity, which currently affects more than 38 million people in the United States.

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  • To kickstart this year's campaign, Walmart invested $2 million, most of which will support food banks in communities with the highest rates of food insecurity and racial and access disparities.
  • Additionally, recovery will be much slower for communities that continue to experience disproportionate rates of food insecurity," said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America.
  • Feeding America is grateful to Walmart and Sam's Club for their long-standing commitment to helping local food banks and our neighbors in need."
  • campaign," said Kathleen McLaughlin, executive vice president and chief sustainability officer at Walmart and president of the Walmart Foundation.

The Jel Sert Company Appoints Accomplished Industry Leader Kate Howard to Head National Accounts Sales Team

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jel Sert Company ("Jel Sert"), one of the world's leading manufacturers of powdered drink mixes, dessert mixes, and freezer bars, announced today that Kate Howard has joined Jel Sert's Executive Sales Leadership Team as its Vice President of National Accounts.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jel Sert Company ("Jel Sert"), one of the world's leading manufacturers of powdered drink mixes, dessert mixes, and freezer bars, announced today that Kate Howard has joined Jel Sert's Executive Sales Leadership Team as its Vice President of National Accounts.
  • She comes to Jel Sert from Bush Brothers & Company, where she oversaw Walmart, Kroger, SuperValu, Target, and Sam's in various sales roles.
  • She has the valuable experience Jel Sert needs to lead its National Accounts sales effort and ensure its key products are well-positioned for growth.
  • "I am thrilled to be joining The Jel Sert Company and have enjoyed following its fun portfolio of brands in the industry," says Ms. Howard.

American Vanguard Announces Changes in Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) today announced that, after 15 years of service on its board of directors, Lawrence S. Clark has submitted his resignation effective on the close of business on Thursday, December 9, 2021.

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  • American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) today announced that, after 15 years of service on its board of directors, Lawrence S. Clark has submitted his resignation effective on the close of business on Thursday, December 9, 2021.
  • He will continue to serve on the board and committees through the next regular meeting of the board.
  • Eric Wintemute, Chairman and CEO of American Vanguard, stated, We thank Larry for his 15 years of service with American Vanguard.
  • American Vanguard is included on the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 Indexes and the Standard & Poors Small Cap 600 Index.