Nichols
Nichols Inc., headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, is a premier provider of graphics, hardware and fabric structures to tradeshows, point-of-purchase programs and special events.
Acquirer: Moss Inc., a portfolio company of Riverside Company, one of the largest private equity firms focused on the middle market
Transaction: Exclusive sell side representation
Description: The shareholders of Nichols, having built the company to be the leader in graphic display technology, were interested in not only gaining liquidity but also positioning the company for further growth. After a competitive auction process with carefully targeted strategic and private equity buyers, the sale of a majority interest in Nichols to Moss created the most comprehensive manufacturer of tensioned fabric structures, display hardware and printed graphics in the world. The acquisition also brought an expanded customer base, as well as unparalleled cross-selling opportunities.
