Transaction Announcement – Counter Assault

Houlihan Capital’s Investment Banking Group is pleased to announce the following transaction:

Houlihan Capital acted as exclusive financial advisor on the sale of Bushwacker Backpack & Supply, maker of the popular Counter Assault Brand of personal-defense products, to New Hampshire-based Tender Corporation, a portfolio company of Victor Capital Partners. As the newest addition to Tender Corporation’s growing portfolio of outdoor and consumer products, Counter Assault will continue to manufacture its best-in-class products in Montana.

Bushwacker Backpack & Supply is the Kalispell, Montana based manufacturer of Counter Assault bear spray, personal protection spray, law enforcement/military pepper spray products and accessories. Established in 1986 in Missoula, Montana, Bushwacker Backpack & Supply Company manufactures, packages and ships pepper spray product internationally from its state-of-the-art facility in Kalispell.

Houlihan Capital represented and advised the management team and owners of Counter Assault as it conducted a comprehensive process to identify and initiate discussions with strategic acquirers that valued the Company’s product offerings and customer relationships.

For more information on this transaction, please contact:

Cole Giordon
Associate
Direct: (312) 450-8621
cgiordon@houlihancapital.com