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11 January 2024

Miller Johnson represents John A. Van Den Bosch in Sale to Rubelmann Capital

The Transaction

John A. Van Den Bosch Co., a fifth-generation legacy pet food products distribution company and wild bird seed manufacturer, has been acquired by Rubelmann Capital. Miller Johnson represented John A. Van Den Bosch Co., and Haynes and Boon provided M&A Counsel to Rubelmann Capital. Charter Capital Partners served as M&A advisors to John A. Van Den Bosch Co.

“Miller Johnson was excellent in looking out for our best interest” said Joel DeBruin, CEO of John A. Van Den Bosch “and displayed an attention to detail that provided confidence as we closed the transaction.”

Miller Johnson’s team was led by Anne Marie Carson (M&A / Corporate), Dustin Daniels (M&A/Corporate), Ryan McNally (Real Estate), Grant Schertzing (Environmental), Brandon Tomash (M&A / Corporate), Neil Williams (Tax), Austin Koltonowski (M&A / Corporate), Jeff Gray (Employee Benefits), Tripp VanderWal (Employee Benefits) and Nate Plantinga (Labor and Employment)


About John A. Van Den Bosch Co.
John A. Van Den Bosch Co. is a trusted name in the pet food products distribution industry and manufacturer of Nature’s Window wild bird seed, known for its high-quality offerings and reliable services. With a rich history of serving retailers, John A. Van Den Bosch Co. has earned a reputation for excellence and professionalism. vboschhome.com

About Rubelmann Capital 
Founded by Peter Rappaport, Rubelmann Capital is an independent sector-focused middle market private equity firm. Rubelmann seeks to partner with existing management teams and acquire control positions in growing businesses. rubelmanncapital.com 


Miller Johnson’s Mergers and Acquisitions Group

Miller Johnson’s M&A practice group collaborates with clients and their advisors to structure, negotiate and close deals and to navigate the challenges that can arise in mergers, acquisitions, dispositions and other business combination or investment transactions.

Miller Johnson is top listed for mergers and acquisitions with U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Firms and is ranked by Chambers USA. At The M&A Advisor’s national awards and the ACG M&A Deals and Dealmakers regional awards, our attorneys are consistently involved in deals honored as winners and finalists. For further information, please contact Anne Marie Carson at carsona@millerjohnson.com or (616)831-1787.