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Perrin and Cleary buy out B&M
Rob Hughes Jul 3 2009, 11:02am
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Partnership reformed with controlling stake of major distributor
Bruce Perrin and Brian Cleary have successfully achieved a management buy-out of the Barnes family. Sally Golder (company secretary) and Peter Emuss (retired director) retain their interest in the business.
With immediate effect, Perrin (left) and Cleary (right) have become joint managing directors of Barnes & Mullins and are delighted to be once again working together for the long-term security of the firm.
The Barnes family made it clear two years ago that they intended to sell their controlling interest in the company, so Perrin and Cleary are pleased to be able to bring this period of uncertainty to a positive conclusion.
Brian Cleary has resigned from his position as sales director of Tanglewood Guitar Company and is keen to thank his close friend Tony Flatt for his understanding and support.
Cleary noted: “We’re really happy and relieved that the company is finally back in the hands of a team which cares deeply about its future success.”
Comments
“B&N Buy Out”
Posted by: David Wood, Promenade Music - Jul 3, 12:14pm
Excellent news! In my opinion, Barnes & Mullins are one of the best small distributors in the business. Congratulations to at B&M on running such a brilliant business.
“Re: B&N Buy Out”
Posted by: Ken Achard - Jul 3, 12:31pm
Congratulations to Bruce and Brian - two very professional operaters.
“Re: B&N Buy Out”
Posted by: Jon Gold - Jul 3, 1:12pm
Congratulations to Bruce & Brian and all the B&M Team. This is just reward for the excellent job they have done in moving the company forward and its great to see them back together at the helm of such a great company. In these challenging times Its refreshing to see business's taking opportunities resulting in positive stories about our industry.
Jon
“Re: Re: B&N Buy Out”
Posted by: Dave Martin - Jul 3, 5:38pm
Congratulations to Bruce and Brian, the company is now in the right hands after all the years since Mark Barnes passed away, Great News Bruce!
“Re: Re: B&N Buy Out”
Posted by: Jez - Jul 3, 6:20pm
Well done Brian
“Re: Re: B&N Buy Out”
Posted by: Darren Cowan - Jul 3, 7:12pm
Great News!! Best of luck to you both
Darren.
“Re: Re: B&N Buy Out”
Posted by: Dots - Jul 4, 12:43pm
Congratulations - a great outcome!
“Re: Re: B&M Buy Out”
Posted by: Julian Carter - Jul 5, 1:53pm
Congratulation Bruce and Brian! It's good to see B&M on the up-and-up.
Best wishes for the future.
“Re: Re: Re: B&M Buy Out”
Posted by: Mark Hopkin - Jul 7, 1:20pm
My Dad spent many happy years working with B&M as the northern rep in the 60's and 70's and saw Mark Barnes as father figure - He was very glad to hear the news that eventually Bruce and Brian have acquired the controlling interest and the business is in good hands - Good luck and best wishes - Mark Hopkin
“Back where you belong”
Posted by: Richard Cholerton - Jul 11, 8:37pm
Hi Brian
Congratulations on what would seem like an excellent reunion and thank you for your support in previous years.
Wishing you the very best of luck