Stax Provides Sell-Side Support to Western Smokehouse Partners on its Sale to AUA Private Equity ​

Stax Provides Sell-Side Support to Western Smokehouse Partners on its Sale to AUA Private Equity ​

April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023

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Stax congratulates Western Smokehouse Partners on its sale to AUA Private Equity Partners. Western Smokehouse Partners was previously a portfolio company of Monogram Capital Partners. Stax provided sell-side support, collaborating with the management team of Western Smokehouse and the investment bank Harris Williams.


Western Smokehouse Partners stands as the preferred manufacturing solution for leading brands and retailers in premium, crafted protein snacks. Specializing in co-manufactured, private label, and branded meat snacks, the company operates four facilities across the Midwestern United States. Its distinctive manufacturing capabilities and proven dedication to growth investments make it the go-to partner for the sector's rapidly expanding brands. ​

For more details on our experience in the space, please contact the Stax team: 

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For more details on our experience in the space, please contact the Stax team: 

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Stax is a global management consulting firm serving corporate and private equity clients across a broad range of industries including software/technology, industrials, business and information services, healthcare and HCIT, consumer, and tradeshows and events. 

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