Orca Capital Securities, LLC (www.orcacapitalsecurities.com) exclusively represented Anthro Corporation in its sale of 100% of its stock to Providence, RI-based Nortek, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTK), a global diversified industrial company with leading brands, innovative air management, and technology-driven products and solutions for residential and commercial applications.
For over 30 years, Tualatin-based Anthro has perfected the craft of making advanced furniture for technology. From small mobile carts to powered charging stations to height-adjustable desks, Anthro focuses purely on meeting the ongoing, ever-increasing need for furniture for technology. Anthro’s evolution and healthy growth parallel the explosive proliferation of technology use.
Anthro was founded by Shoaib Tareen, President, and Catherine Filgas, VP Sales and Marketing.
Nortek President and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Clarke said, “Anthro’s strong brand, product offerings and distribution into the education, healthcare and office markets are excellent complements to our existing business.”
Orca Capital Securities President Norm Duffett stated, “Anthro is a tremendous company. We are delighted to have assisted in achieving a great result for its Owners.”
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Orca Capital provides high-level, expert corporate finance services to emerging growth and middle market companies in the Pacific Northwest. Through its global relationships, Orca Capital accesses both domestic and international strategic buyers as well as institutional equity investors. Orca Capital Securities, LLC is a fully registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. For more information on Orca Capital Securities, visit www.orcacapitalsecurities.com.
