SSG Capital Advisors served as the investment banker to The Warrell Corporation in the sale of its equity interests and owned real estate to Wolfgang Operations and Wolfgang Facilities, respectively. The transaction closed in June 2025.
After decades of operational success as a multi-generational family business, Warrell began evaluating strategic alternatives to ensure its long-term stability. The company sought a partner that would honor its legacy, support its employees and enable the business to thrive in changing environments. SSG was engaged to conduct a broad process, identifying parties with the capabilities and shared values necessary to carry Warrell’s mission forward. As part of its process, SSG engaged an extensive range of strategic and financial buyers, investors and financing sources, many of whom conducted a comprehensive review of the business. After evaluating proposals from multiple parties, Wolfgang Confectioners emerged as the most suitable investment partner.
SSG worked closely with management and stakeholders to evaluate a full range of strategic alternatives.
Other professionals who worked on the transaction include:
- Kate Deringer Sallie, Angela McGowan, Jeffrey E. Kaylor, Abigail Kaspszyk and Hannah Pasco of Pillar+Aught, counsel to The Warrell Corporation
- Mike Yayac of Strategic Resources, financial advisor to The Warrell Corporation
- Darren W. Welker and Jason T. Sneeringer of Stambaugh Ness, accountant and tax advisor to The Warrell Corporation
- James M. Smith of Gebhardt & Smith, counsel to The Warrell Corporation’s lender
- Stephen C. Gierasch, Bradley A. Walker and Meagan Truong of McNees Wallace & Nurick, counsel to Wolfgang Confectioners
