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Focus Strategies Investment Banking Secures Buyer for C&C Sage, Inc.


Austin, Texas – (February 2, 2022)C&C Sage, Inc. (“C&C”), the largest privately-owned countertop provider in Central Texas, has been acquired by Independent Bankers Capital Funds (“IBCF”). Focus Strategies Merchant Banking, LLC (“Focus Strategies”) served as the exclusive financial advisor to C&C throughout the transaction, which closed in December 2021.

Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, C&C offers a comprehensive suite of fabrication services through its two distinguished and reputable brands, True Blue Surfaces and Bellezza Artisan Surfaces. True Blue Surfaces serves the new home and commercial wholesale countertop market, and Bellezza Artisan Surfaces serves the high-end, luxury market. With the ability to source, design, cut, and install custom countertops of both natural and engineered stone surfaces, C&C has proven itself as an exceptional full-service provider for over a decade.

“We are excited to partner with IBCF to capture the tremendous market opportunity ahead. This new partnership will provide additional resources and support to help us continue providing best-in-class services to new and existing customers, as well as expand our capabilities and geographical footprint,” said C&Cs Co-Owner, Tom Callahan. “Focus Strategies worked tirelessly with our team to manage the process and help facilitate the transaction with IBCF. Their expertise, strategic guidance, and attention to detail helped drive a favorable outcome.”

“It was our pleasure to work with Tom and Eric and the C&C management team on this successful transaction. Their commitment to quality, customer service, and technology are true differentiators, and the collaboration with IBCF will further enhance its leading position in the market, strengthen its supplier relationships, and create more value for its employees and customers. We look forward to its continued growth and trajectory,” said Steve Reesing, Managing Director at Focus Strategies.