Valley Gardens (the “Company”), a premier provider of comprehensive landscape maintenance, landscape architecture, design, and installation services for commercial and high-end residential properties across Southern West Virginia, announced today that Whitewater Capital Partners and its affiliates (collectively, “Whitewater Capital Partners”) has acquired all of the Company’s business. The investment is expected to provide Valley Gardens with enhanced financial resources to accelerate its regional expansion, pursue strategic acquisitions, and strengthen its market position, while continuing to uphold the Company’s longstanding commitment to delivering superior quality and service.

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Since 1978, Valley Gardens has provided expert landscape maintenance, landscape architecture, design and installation services for outdoor commercial spaces across various industries, as well as high-end residential properties. The Company has grown to be one of the largest landscaping companies in West Virginia, with locations in Charleston and White Sulphur Springs. Valley Gardens offers a comprehensive range of services, specializing in landscape maintenance and enhancements, snow management, irrigation systems, landscape architecture and design, landscape installation, and other services.

“Whitewater Capital Partners’ investment represents a strong vote of confidence in our business model and growth strategy,” said Cary Levenson, President of Valley Gardens. “This partnership will enable us to expand our operations, pursue strategic acquisitions, and continue delivering exceptional service to our customers.”

“We are excited to partner with Valley Gardens,” said James Becker, a Partner at Whitewater Capital Partners. “The Company’s reputation for excellence, its strong customer base, and its established track record position it as a leader in the West Virginia landscaping industry. We look forward to supporting Valley Gardens as it embarks on its next chapter of expansion.”

“We are beyond proud to make this investment,” said Maxwell Knapp, a Partner at Whitewater Capital Partners. “Cary and his team have spent the last forty years serving this region, and we look forward to building on that foundation through a continued focus on our employees and community.”

With the backing of Whitewater Capital Partners, Valley Gardens plans to accelerate its growth strategy across West Virginia and the surrounding region, strengthen its service offerings, and continue building long-term client relationships.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Bowles Rice LLP served as legal advisor to Valley Gardens in connection with the transaction. Akerman LLP served as legal advisor to Whitewater Capital Partners.

About Valley Gardens

Valley Gardens is a leading full-service landscape maintenance, landscape architecture, design, and installation company serving commercial and high-end residential properties across Southern West Virginia. Founded in 1978, the Company provides a wide range of landscaping services, including maintenance, enhancements, irrigation, snow management, seasonal color, and landscape installation from its locations in Charleston and White Sulphur Springs. Valley Gardens is committed to professionalism, quality service, and customer satisfaction. For more information, please visit www.valleygardenswv.com.

About Whitewater Capital Partners

Whitewater Capital Partners is a West Virginia-based private equity firm that specializes in partnering and investing in legacy businesses throughout West Virginia and Greater Appalachia. We focus on working with business owners seeking a succession plan or seeking growth capital for their business to take the next step. Whitewater is unique in that we retain a commitment to the business, its employees, and community post-transaction. For more information, please visit www.whitewatercapitalpartners.com.

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