Mergers & Acquisitions

RJW Logistics Group Receives Strategic Investment From Berkshire Partners

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M&A Engagement Overview

Industry Group: Transportation & Logistics
Areas of Focus: Third-Party Logistics; Contract Logistics


Harris Williams advised RJW Logistics Group, a portfolio company of Mason Wells, on their strategic investment from Berkshire Partners. RJW is a leading provider of retail logistics solutions for consumer-packaged goods companies and brands.

Several industry tailwinds underpin the acceleration of retail consolidation, including increased market awareness of the benefits, more stringent demands for high service levels, and the need for sophisticated technology tools that deliver efficiencies and real-time insights. Berkshire recognized RJW as a highly differentiated, category-defining platform that delivers a unique value proposition to both brands and retailers.

RJW’s end-to-end middle mile retail logistics services enable CPG companies and brands to simplify their supply chains while also providing exceptional service levels at a lower cost than traditional less-than-truckload shipping methods. The company’s unique network, deep retailer knowledge, and technology-enabled solutions save cost, improve visibility, and achieve industry-leading On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance, benefiting both CPG customers and their retailer partners.

Berkshire has a successful track record of acting as a thought partner and bringing capital and resources to their investments. They are aligned with RJW’s culture, goals, and strategy and will be an excellent partner to the company in its next chapter.

Mason Wells has been a great partner for the business since initially investing in 2019 and has helped support RJW’s growth into an industry-leading company. The firm will maintain a minority investment in RJW going forward.

Contact the Harris Williams Transportation & Logistics Group to learn more about this client engagement.

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