COMPLETED TRANSACTIONS

Merrick Pet Care, Inc.

JD Ford & Company is pleased to have represented the shareholders of Merrick Pet Care in the recapitalization of the Company by Swander Pace Capital (SPC).  JD Ford & Company successfully identified, contacted and facilitated negotiations with a variety of potential acquirers and upon determining SPC was the most qualified buyer; JDF represented the Company through detailed negotiations and guided the Company through the comprehensive due diligence process. Merrick Pet Care, Inc. is a fully integrated manufacturer and marketer of super premium dry and wet pet foods sold in the specialty pet channel with three product lines: (i) Merrick 5 Star, pet foods and treats focused on holistic, all-natural ingredients, (ii) Before Grain, healthy, grain free, high protein pet food and (iii) Whole Earth Farms, premium, nutritious pet food for the price sensitive consumer.  Swander Pace Capital is a private equity group focused on growing lower middle-market consumer products companies.