Stonecourt Capital Sees Promise in Moon Valley Nurseries
Posted on 10/15/2021
Stonecourt Capital LP kicked in US$ 775 million for Arizona-based Moon Valley Nurseries, a family-owned, vertically integrated large tree and shrub nursery. Moon Valley Nurseries started with one small location in a neighborhood north of downtown Phoenix, Arizona known as “Moon Valley.” From that beginning, Moon Valley Nurseries has grown to 34 retail locations in four states with 18 farms growing over 1,300 varieties of trees and thousands of other types of shrubs and plants. Moon Valley has 18 farms and 34 retail locations across California, Arizona, Texas, and Nevada, providing a fully integrated solution for both residential and commercial customers interested in the highest quality landscaping. Stonecourt Capital is a private investment firm focused on providing financial and strategic resources to facilitate the transformational growth of companies across a broad array of industries.
Funds managed by the Credit Group of Ares Management Corporation are providing financing for the transaction as well as a facility to support the Company’s anticipated acquisition growth.
Advisors
Greenberg Traurig served as legal counsel to Stonecourt Capital. Hudson Capital Advisors served as financial advisor to Moon Valley, and Latham & Watkins served as legal counsel.