Situation

Marshall’s Holding Company (“MHC” or the “Company”) through its operating subsidiaries Kenworth Northwest, Inc., Pacific Rim Funding, Inc., and Kenworth Northwest PacLease, LLC serves the heavy and medium duty truck market in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. MHC operates from seven locations under a franchise agreement with Kenworth Truck Company, a subsidiary of Paccar, Inc. Within its franchise region, the Company sells new and used trucks, provides parts and repair services, rents equipment, and arranges various types of new and used truck financing.

ZS Role

Zachary Scott was engaged by the shareholders of MHC to evaluate their ownership transition alternatives and manage the sale process.

Results

MHC was acquired by a subsidiary of the Papé Group. The transaction creates one of the largest Kenworth dealership franchises with 21 locations in California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.