Case Study
STAR SEED
www.cccapitaladvisors.com CASE STUDY Situation Star Seed, founded in 1920 and located in Osborne, Kansas, is a producer and value-added distributor of conservation and farm seeds to more than 1,000 customers throughout the United States. Star Seed’s private equity owners were nearing the end of their investment and sought an advisor that had industry expertise and a presence within the region. They hired CC Capital Advisors (“CCCA”) to represent Star in a sell-side transaction process. Approach Star Seed’s remote location and perceived commodity risk required CCCA to strategically identify potential buyers that have a history of owning and operating companies located in rural areas and would understand the seed industry. CCCA identified and contacted strategic and financial