Metrolina Greenhouses is a family-owned, wholesale plant and se​rv​ices company that was founded in April 1972. Our Huntersville location is the largest single-site heated greenhouse in the United States at 200 acres under glass. In addition we have approximately 30 acres of outdoor growing space and are still expanding. We also have a second location in York S.C. that has 200 acres of outdoor growing space for perennials.

With offices in Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina, Plexus has raised 1.4B across five funds and supports a wide variety of transaction structures including acquisitions, buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital. Our transaction experience has resulted in active working relationships with numerous third party due diligence providers, ensuring a smooth and efficient transaction process for management and the Company. We are value-add, long-term, patient investors who are committed to excellence in everything we do. Geography • Nationwide Industries • Business services • Healthcare • Value-add distribution • Retail & consumer • Manufacturing • Other basic industries Use of Proceeds • Acquisitions • Leveraged buyouts • Recapitalizations • Growth • Management buyouts • Minority recapitalizations Investment Size • $3,000,000 - $30,000,000 • Co-investments for larger amounts Company Characteristics • Revenue up to $100,000,000 • Strong market dynamics • EBITDA from $2,000,000 to $20,000,000 • Sustainable positive cash flow • Experienced and committed management • Proven business strategy Investment Types • Subordinated debt • Unitranche • Equity (majority or minority)

"Dedicated to providing fresh, wholesome vegetables from our family farm since 1925."​ WPRawl is a grower, processor, and distributor of over 15 different varieties of fresh vegetables harvested year round and more than 50 different packaged value-added products. Since 1925 our headquarters in the midlands of South Carolina has grown from a small family operation to a business retaining nearly 400 employees shipping products to retailers from Florida to Maine across to Texas and Colorado. We are committed to implementing practices that are both sustainable and ensure food safety. Our employees are an extension of our family, each of whom have an opportunity to impact every area of the business.

A diverse company devoted to thoughtful growth and the economic well-being of our mountain home, Biltmore Farms, LLC has been a community leader in Western North Carolina for over a century. Founded by George W. Vanderbilt in 1897, today, Biltmore Farms, LLC continues his legacy of quality across all the company’s divisions: Biltmore Farms Commercial, Biltmore Farms Communities, Biltmore Farms Homes, and Biltmore Farms Hotels. Biltmore Farms has evolved from the region’s largest independent dairy operation to a preeminent community development firm. Today, Biltmore Farms continues its reputation of regional leadership through forward-thinking accomplishments such as the creation of Biltmore Park Town Square, the largest and most diverse mixed-use urban village in Asheville. Our company has designed some of the region’s most beautiful and viable master-planned communities. We are committed to preserving the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains through our community involvement and business practices, including the construction of the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park, the first new construction LEED-certified Hilton hotel in the country, featuring a large-scale rooftop solar water heating system. In addition, Biltmore Farms’ portfolio of nationally award-winning hotels carries on the Vanderbilt tradition of gracious hospitality.

We invite everyone to visit us at our Duplin Winery locations in Rose Hill, NC and North Myrtle Beach, SC to experience a taste of our sweet Muscadine wine! Duplin Winery is the oldest and largest winery in the south. When you walk in the door you will be greeted by a staff well versed in southern hospitality. We welcome each arrival like long lost family. Whether you visit in Rose Hill, NC or see us in our North Myrtle Beach, SC location, you will be provided with a fun filled Duplin experience for all those willing to embark on the total Duplin adventure. Call 1-800-774-9634 for more information about tastings, tours, hours and events.

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