Description: Martin-Logan
is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-end
loudspeakers and subwoofers. Martin-Logan’s
products are sold through independent dealers
as well as through chain electronics stores
such as Magnolia/Best Buy and Tweeter. Martin
Logan represents ShoreView’s second investment
in the high-end audio products industry.
Background/Purpose: The
founder and majority owner of Martin-Logan
was interested in selling the business to diversify
his personal assets for estate planning purposes. ShoreView
structured a transaction that enabled him to
achieve this objective and accommodated his
desire to remain involved with the Company
on a more limited basis.
Growth
Strategy:
Broaden product offering through continued
investment in product development
Continue
to grow with the Company’s
existing national retail partners
Increase
the Company’s geographic
footprint, particularly in international
markets
Pursue additional low-cost sourcing
and manufacturing opportunities in Asia