Dymatize Enterprises, Inc., a Dallas, TX-based manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label nutritional and sports supplements, has received a majority investment of undisclosed amount from private equity firm TA Associates.
In conjunction with the transaction, William D. Christ, a Senior Vice President at TA Associates, will join the company’s board of directors. In addition, the founders will continue to retain a “significant” stake of their equity in Dymatize.
The company offers over 200 branded and private label products in different categories, including protein, pre- and post-workout, gainers, creatine, functional foods and other specialty products.
Dymatize sells largely to independent retailers via a network of domestic and international distributors and has a significant presence in specialty retailers including The Vitamin Shoppe, GNC and bodybuilding.com.
The products are distributed in more than 50 countries in Asia, Europe, North America and South America.
Dymatize sells largely to independent retailers via a network of domestic and international distributors and has a significant presence in specialty retailers including The Vitamin Shoppe, GNC and bodybuilding.com.
The products are distributed in more than 50 countries in Asia, Europe, North America and South America.
Commenting on the investment, Ted Casey, CEO, said that TA could provide the financial support, strategic guidance and significant network of contacts to help further grow the company.
FinSMEs
11/01/2011