Summary: Lakeshore Ag Distributors, a Michigan-based specialty crop nutrition company, has been acquired by Brenton Point Capital Partners, with KSM Corporate Finance serving as exclusive investment banking advisor to Lakeshore Ag. Under the continued leadership of founder and CEO Kevin DeHerrera, Lakeshore Ag will partner with Brenton Point to accelerate growth through investments in sales and technical capabilities, expanded product offerings, and broader customer and geographic reach.

KSM Corporate Finance, the investment banking and M&A advisory practice of KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller), served as the exclusive investment banking advisor to Lakeshore Ag Distributors LLC (“Lakeshore Ag”) in its sale to Brenton Point Capital Partners (“Brenton Point”).

Founded in 2019, Lakeshore Ag is an Allegan, Michigan-based specialty crop nutrition company that formulates, blends, and distributes liquid fertilizer and provides customized programs to growers and agricultural dealers.

Under the leadership of founder and owner Kevin DeHerrera, Lakeshore Ag has built a reputation for technical expertise, customer service, and long-standing relationships. The company serves the row crop and specialty crop markets, with a focus on yield optimization, soil health, and sustainable farming practices.

Brenton Point will support Lakeshore Ag’s next phase of growth through investments in its sales and technical capabilities, as well as opportunities to expand the company’s product offerings, customer base, and geographic reach. DeHerrera will continue to lead Lakeshore Ag as CEO and remains a significant investor in the business.

“We are incredibly proud of what the Lakeshore Ag team has built and are excited about the company’s next chapter with Brenton Point Capital Partners,” said DeHerrera. “Brenton Point understands our business and shares our commitment to our people and customers. That alignment made them the right partner for our team.”

“Lakeshore Ag has built a strong position in the crop-nutrition space and finding a partner who shared that vision while investing in the next stage of growth was our top priority,” said Mike Brown, partner and managing director at KSM Corporate Finance. “Brenton Point’s track record of partnering closely with management teams made them the right fit, and we are excited to see the company build on the strong foundation Kevin and his team have created.”

The KSM Corporate Finance deal team included Mike Brown, partner and managing director; Justin Pinto, vice president; Matt Miller, associate; Thomas DeVries, analyst; and Gavin Houtkooper, analyst. Rhoades McKee served as legal counsel to Lakeshore Ag.

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