Generational Equity Announces the Acquisition of Big Horn Corporation by American General Tool Group

By Generational Equity

09/15/2015

Generational Equity, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held, middle-market businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, Big Horn Corporation (Big Horn), headquartered in Denison, Texas, by American General Tool Group (American General), headquartered in Vista, California. The acquisition closed on September 4, 2015.

Established in 1986, Big Horn is a wholesale distributor of small woodworking tools and accessories to specialty furniture manufacturing, architectural woodwork, craft, and other custom woodworking industries. To learn more, visit www.bighorncorp.com.

Managing Director Michael Goss and Vice President Julie Sandoval led the Generational Equity deal team that advised Big Horn on the transaction. 

Sandoval stated, “It was a pleasure working with the owners of Big Horn and their well-established company.”

American General manufactures and distributes pneumatic and power tools, woodworking machinery, aftermarket pneumatic and electrical spare parts and tool accessories for the construction and woodworking trades.

The Company’s markets include construction material supply for retail and tool repair shops that service pneumatic and electrical tools used by roofers, framers and finisher trades. To learn more, visit www.americangeneraltools.com.  


About Generational

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, is a leading, award winning, full-service M&A advisory firm. With more than 350 professionals located throughout 16 offices in North America, the company helps business owners release their business’ wealth by providing growth consulting, merger, acquisition, and wealth management services. The Generational suite of advisory services includes strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A services, digital services, and wealth management.

The M&A Advisor named Generational Group Investment Banking Firm of the Year in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022 & 2024. They also awarded us Valuation Firm of the Year and M&A Consulting Firm of the Year in 2022 and 2023. For more information, visit: https://www.generational.com.