Quarton International advises Fleuron Enterprises in its sale to Rowley Company

August 2016

Transaction

Quarton International is pleased to announce that Fleuron Enterprises, Inc. (“Fleuron,” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Ancor Capital Partners, has been acquired by Rowley Company, LLC (“Rowley”). Fleuron is a leading provider of premium drapery hardware to the design trade. The Company operates under three brands: The Finial Company, Paris Texas Hardware and Gould New York.

Quarton International acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Ancor Capital Partners, working closely with the management team and shareholders throughout the sale process.

Client

Ancor Capital Partners, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is an operations-oriented private equity firm focused on lower middle-market manufacturing and distribution companies with EBITDA of $5 million to $15 million. Extensive operational experience gives the Ancor team a unique understanding of the critical business issues faced by lower middle-market companies. Ancor’s proven track record includes 40 acquisitions to date in health care, consumer and other industries.

Käufer

Rowley Company, headquartered in Gastonia, North Carolina, Rowley is a manufacturer and distributor of home décor products that incorporate value-added services and solutions designed for the design trade and retail partners. Rowley supports interior designers, drapery and upholstery workrooms and installers with the tools and supplies. Rowley’s portfolio offers over 15,000 products available for same day delivery and are used for window covering design, fabrication and installation, quilting and upholstery.

Fleuron Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading provider of premium drapery hardware. The Company offers packaged and highly customized solutions with unlimited handcrafted finishes for finials, rings, brackets, poles, holdbacks and traverse systems. Fleuron provides high quality drapery hardware to the design trade through the most recognized brands in the drapery hardware business including The Finial Company, Paris Texas Hardware and Gould New York.