Sell-Side Advisory | Specialty Agricultural Inputs & Livestock Nutrition | Dunwoody, Georgia
SeaAgri, Inc. is a Dunwoody, Georgia-based manufacturer and distributor of full-spectrum sea mineral fertilizers and livestock nutrition products sold under its trademarked SEA-90 brand.
Founded in 2003 by Robert Cain, the company traces its origins to the scientific research of Dr. Maynard Murray. What began as a fertilizer concept for organic agriculture later expanded into livestock nutrition as the company recognized broader applications for full-spectrum minerals and trace elements.
Over more than fifteen years, SeaAgri built a loyal following among farmers, ranchers, and home gardeners drawn to its OMRI-listed, all-natural products.
Its long-standing exclusive supply relationship with a Mexico-based mineral producer, paired with multi-state warehouse distribution, gave the company a supply chain that competing regional producers could not easily replicate.
After building SeaAgri from a startup concept into an established regional and international brand, Robert Cain and Carmen Hagen were ready to retire.
Their priority was to find a new owner who could carry the SEA-90 brand, distributor network, customer relationships, and long-term growth opportunity forward.
Sunbelt Atlanta, led by M&A Advisor Mark Werbalowsky, developed a targeted buyer universe of strategic and financial parties active in agricultural inputs, fertilizer manufacturing, and animal nutrition.
The process reached 20 qualified buyers under strict confidentiality, protecting SeaAgri's employees, distributors, customer relationships, and competitive position while the company was marketed for sale.
The transaction closed within five months of launch, reflecting a well-prepared seller and a focused, efficiently run sale process.
Ownership selected Michael and Karen Sileck based on their business background, corporate track record, and stated intention to grow SeaAgri into an enterprise that could remain in their family for generations.
For the Silecks, SeaAgri represented an opportunity to combine an established specialty brand, national and international distribution, and significant untapped geographic growth into a multigenerational family business.
SeaAgri operated at the intersection of fertilizer manufacturing, organic agriculture, and livestock nutrition, giving the company exposure to several favorable long-term demand trends.
Rising crop production, increasing use of trace mineral nutrition in livestock, and continued consumer demand for organically grown produce all supported the broader growth story behind SeaAgri's specialty product portfolio.
SeaAgri's story shows how a specialty manufacturer with strong customer relationships, protected supply arrangements, and a differentiated product line can attract buyers with a long-term vision for the business. Sunbelt Atlanta runs confidential sale processes for privately held companies with no upfront fees.
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