The company manufactures retractable sprinklers for sports fields, impact sprinklers and coupling systems for agricultural fields, and rain guns for industrial applications.

Bass Pro Shops has about 99 stores and Cabela's has about 85 stores. The deal, valued at $5.5 billion, is expected to be approved in the first half of 2017.

Masato Yoshikawa, president of Kubota Tractor, comments on the acquisition of Great Plains.

Kubota Corp.’s acquisition of Great Plains finalized on July 1 and leaders from both companies told dealers at its recent national dealer meeting in Kansas City, Mo., that it’s “business as usual.” Confirming messages from the earlier announcement of the pending acquisition, all five Great Plains divisions will operate as they have been with their infrastructure intact.

Todd Stucke, Kubota Tractor's senior vice president, sales, marketing & product support, talks about the Great Plains acquisition and its dealer strategy.

Roy Applequist, the founder of Great Plains, shares background on Kubota's acquisition of the company.

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Update: TYM has chosen United Asset Management Company and Keystone Private Equity as its partners to shoulder the acquisition cost, which is valued at $52.4 million.

Stellex Capital Management is a private equity manager that invests in and oversees U.S. and European corporate assets.

Acquisition expands work and transportation business for Polaris. Taylor-Dunn wil continue to be a distinct brand and operate from current headquarters in Anaheim, Calif.