Holland-based John A. Van Den Bosch Acquired by New York Investment Firm

John A. Van Den Bosch Co., a 90-year-old pet food products distribution company and wild bird seed manufacturer based in Holland, has been sold to Rubelmann Capital in New York City. Charter Capital Partners, a Grand Rapids-based investment bank, handled the sale.
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John Van Den Bosch warehouse
John A. Van Den Bosch in Holland has been sold to New York-based Rubelmann Capital. // Photo courtesy of John A. Van Den Bosch

John A. Van Den Bosch Co., a 90-year-old pet food products distribution company and wild bird seed manufacturer based in Holland, has been sold to Rubelmann Capital in New York City. Charter Capital Partners, a Grand Rapids-based investment bank, handled the sale.

David Blatte former CEO and chairman of pet products companies Quaker Pet Group and WorldWise Inc. has partnered with Rubelmann in this investment and will serve as the chairman of Van Den Bosch’s board.

Under Rubelmann Capital’s ownership, John A. Van Den Bosch Co. will continue in pet food distribution and the production of Nature’s Window wild bird seed.

“We take pride in the legacy we have built at John A. Van Den Bosch,” says Dave Van Den Bosch, chairman of the board of directors of John A. Van Den Bosch. “We’d like to thank the leadership team and all the employees who helped grow the business and consider them part of our family.”

The transaction was spearheaded by Charter team members Mike Brown, partner and managing director; Jenny Dakoske, director; Justin Pinto, senior associate; and Dylan Stenzinger, analyst.

Charter Capital Partners served as exclusive mergers and acquisition advisors to John A. Van Den Bosch Co. Miller Johnson represented the seller, and Haynes and Boon provided mergers and acquisition Counsel to Rubelmann Capital.

Old National provided financing for this transaction. The transaction was performed by principals of Charter acting in their capacity as registered representatives of mergers and acquisition Securities Group, Inc., Member FINRA/SiPC, a separate entity from Charter Capital Partners.