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ButcherJoseph & Co. Advising privately held businesses on ownership succession transactions.

We're proud to share that ButcherJoseph & Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to Spec-Tech Industrial Electric on ...
08/25/2026

We're proud to share that ButcherJoseph & Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to Spec-Tech Industrial Electric on its sale to its employees.

Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Fenton, Missouri, Spec-Tech has grown into a leading supplier of electrical, electronic, and automation components, serving OEMs, machine builders, contractors, and industrial end users nationwide. As an authorized distributor for many of the industry's leading manufacturers, the company also provides system design, engineering, manufacturing, start-up, and technical support.

The ESOP transaction gives Spec-Tech's employees a meaningful ownership stake in the company, reinforcing its employee-centric culture and preserving its independence for future generations.

Congratulations to our deal team, consisting of Patrick O'Neil, Robert Reavis, Courtney Funk, and Saiyid Kazmi, for delivering an excellent outcome for our client, and to the Mocker family and the entire Spec-Tech team on this exciting new chapter.

ButcherJoseph served as exclusive financial advisor to Spec-Tech Industrial Electric, a leading industrial controls distributor and integrator, on its sale to its employees.

We're proud to share that ButcherJoseph & Co. served as financial advisor to Southern Shade Tree Co., Inc. on its recapi...
08/19/2026

We're proud to share that ButcherJoseph & Co. served as financial advisor to Southern Shade Tree Co., Inc. on its recapitalization by Mosaic Capital Partners. Fieldstone Partners served as co-advisor alongside ButcherJoseph in the deal.

Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Southern Shade Tree is a full-service landscaping company serving homebuilders, land developers, and homeowners associations across the Carolinas. Through its vertically integrated model, anchored by its acquisition of Bentwood Farms, the Company cultivates more than 4,500 acres of sod production and 100 acres of tree and shrub nurseries across eight farms.

Consistent with its employee-ownership mandate, Mosaic established an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) to create potential upside participation for all employees at Southern Shade Tree.

Congratulations to our deal team of Tristan Tahmaseb, Courtney Funk and Saiyid Kazmi on delivering an excellent outcome for our client and to Roger Braswell and the entire Southern Shade Tree team on this exciting new chapter.

ButcherJoseph & Co. served as financial advisor to Southern Shade Tree on its recapitalization by Mosaic Capital Partners.

A strong M&A outcome starts well before a sale process begins.In the second article in his M&A Preparedness for CFOs ser...
08/18/2026

A strong M&A outcome starts well before a sale process begins.
In the second article in his M&A Preparedness for CFOs series, Patrick O'Neil explores how buyer-ready forecasting and disciplined working capital management can strengthen credibility, reduce diligence risk, and ultimately help maximize value.

Aligning Forecasting and Working Capital Management with Buyer Expectations

Succession planning is a growing challenge for St. Louis business owners, and many are approaching retirement without a ...
07/29/2026

Succession planning is a growing challenge for St. Louis business owners, and many are approaching retirement without a clear plan for what comes next. As part of the St. Louis Employee Ownership Initiative, ButcherJoseph & Co. Director Tristan Tahmaseb joined FOX 2's Off the Clock to talk about an option worth more attention: selling to employees through an ESOP.

ButcherJoseph is proud to be a partner in the St. Louis Employee Ownership Initiative, helping raise awareness of employee ownership as a path that benefits owners, employees, and the local economy.

ButcherJoseph & Co. Director Tristan Tahmaseb joined FOX 2's Off the Clock to talk about one of the biggest issues facing business owners today: what happens to a company when its owner is ready to retire.

ButcherJoseph & Co. advised Fred Weber, Inc.. on the majority sale of General Drilling Inc. to Mascarene Partners-backed...
07/21/2026

ButcherJoseph & Co. advised Fred Weber, Inc.. on the majority sale of General Drilling Inc. to Mascarene Partners-backed Iron Pillar United Mining Group.

The transaction combines General Drilling, a 50+ year blast-hole drilling specialist serving stone quarries, with Venture Drilling East (d/b/a Two Eight Southeast) to create a scaled drilling services platform for the U.S. aggregates industry across the Southeast and Midwest.

Congratulations to our deal team of Robert Reavis, Trey Dodd, and Saiyid Kazmi on getting this one across the finish line and providing an excellent outcome for our client.

ButcherJoseph Advises Fred Weber on the Majority Sale of General Drilling

The transportation market is improving, but the recovery isn't quite complete. After years of margin pressure, excess ca...
07/10/2026

The transportation market is improving, but the recovery isn't quite complete. After years of margin pressure, excess capacity, and market uncertainty, conditions are beginning to improve. Yet the industry continues to navigate a challenging environment where strategic decisions matter more than ever.

In his latest article, Robert Reavis examines what's driving the market, what has changed, what hasn't, and what owners should consider as they plan for the future.



As we move through 2026, there are increasingly clear signs that the transportation & logistics market is turning.

Alberto Toribio del Pilar was recently featured in Metal Center News. The article explores how service center owners can...
05/06/2026

Alberto Toribio del Pilar was recently featured in Metal Center News. The article explores how service center owners can position their businesses for a successful transaction through early planning, operational readiness, financial preparation and thoughtful succession planning.

Albert shared insights on evaluating a business through the lens of a buyer, preparing for diligence well in advance and protecting a company’s long-term legacy throughout the sale process.

ButcherJoseph & Co.’s Albert del Pilar Featured in Metal Center News

Jeff Buettner and Tristan Tahmaseb were featured in the St. Louis Business Journal for advising on the sale of Andesa to...
05/01/2026

Jeff Buettner and Tristan Tahmaseb were featured in the St. Louis Business Journal for advising on the sale of Andesa to Terminus Capital Partners. In the article, they share perspective on the strong investor demand for mission-critical software platforms serving the insurance ecosystem and why Terminus was the right partner for Andesa’s next phase of growth.

This transaction is a great example of how thoughtful positioning and a competitive process can drive the right outcome for shareholders and management teams alike.

Jeff Buettner and Tristan Tahmaseb were featured in the St. Louis Business Journal for advising on the sale of Andesa to Terminus Capital Partners. In the article, they share perspective on the strong investor demand for mission-critical software platforms serving the insurance ecosystem and why Ter...

Manufacturing is hitting a real inflection point. Cost pressure, supply chain realignment, and shifting customer expecta...
04/10/2026

Manufacturing is hitting a real inflection point. Cost pressure, supply chain realignment, and shifting customer expectations aren’t temporary—they’re resetting how companies compete. The advantage is going to those who invest early in operations, talent, and strategy.

In this article, Alberto Toribio del Pilar breaks down what’s changing and what it means for manufacturers right now.

Manufacturing at an Inflection Point: The Trends Redefining Competitive Advantage

We are pleased to announce that Andesa has been acquired by Terminus Capital Partners. ButcherJoseph & Co. served as exc...
03/31/2026

We are pleased to announce that Andesa has been acquired by Terminus Capital Partners. ButcherJoseph & Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to Andesa on the transaction, supporting the company as it enters its next phase of growth. Congratulations to the Andesa team and their new partners at Terminus, and to our deal team of Tristan Tahmaseb, Jeff Buettner, Trey Dodd, Alexander Schuster, and Mac Duda on delivering and excellent outcome for our client.

ButcherJoseph & Co. Advises Andesa on its Sale to Terminus Capital Partners

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