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— Robert Schemel, Owner (fmr), American Eldercare
“Not only was Legacy an outstanding advisor throughout our engagement, but remained an invaluable confidant afterwards”*
— Jim Host, Owner (fmr), ProREHAB
"The principals at Legacy Capital 'get' what's at stake when a business is being sold:…They went the extra mile to find a buyer who paid high value but also provided a great future home for our employees and partners.”*
— Bob Wedoff, Owner (fmr), LWG Consulting
“Legacy Capital was clearly the best option for me. They handled everything with integrity and discretion, keeping my transaction quiet, handling my personal issues with care, all while attaining high value for the company.”*
— Jeff Wells, Wells Cargo
“We were great at running our business, but that did not equate to knowing how to ‘sell’ our business…we had one opportunity to hit the grand slam and Legacy helped us to knock the ball out of the park.”*
— Rick Chatellier, CEO (fmr), Pavermodule
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— Ricky Baker, (Fmr) Chairman, Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing
“We couldn't have had better representation nor better friends after the transaction.”*
— Bud Stout, Chairman (fmr) Foremost Fabricators
“The Legacy team became “my team” in every sense. For me, this transaction was very personal and represented a life’s work. They respected that and counseled me accordingly. Looking back, I would not change a thing, and in fact recommended them to a close friend.”*
— Paul Fazio, Owner/CEO, Sonny’s Enterprises, Inc.
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— Doug Rassi, CEO Polywood
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— Casey Cummings, CEO ACC Climate Control
“Deciding to sell was an emotional decision for me. The senior partners at Legacy Capital were always there for me and served me with the utmost respect and attention. They netted even stronger results than I had expected. They are the epitome of professionalism...and now great friends.”*
— Britt Murphey, Owner (fmr) B&B Molders
“Legacy was my Rottweiler, defending and protecting my interests at every turn. They represented me wholeheartedly throughout the entire process and I always knew they had a strong, personal interest in the success of my transaction.”*
— Hans Ashbaugh, Owner (fmr), Elkhart Brass


Wells Cargo

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Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, and with five other production facilities, Wells Cargo is the premier designer and manufacturer of cargo trailers. The Company sells its products through a network of exclusive dealers. Jeff Wells had been contacted by numerous parties over the years and was contemplating the sale of the company.

Universal Trailers headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a leading manufacturer of cargo and specialty trailers. Universals majority shareholder is Corporate Partners, LLC, a strong and creative private equity firm headquartered in New York, NY.

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