Provo, UT – December 5, 2023 – Action Target Inc. (“Action Target”), the global leader in modern shooting range solutions and services, proudly announces a significant milestone with the completion of a strategic equity investment from Praesidian Capital. Praesidian Capital, a distinguished private equity firm headquartered in Oklahoma City with global offices in New York and London, has demonstrated its commitment to Action Target’s growth trajectory.
Having previously made a debt investment in Action Target in 2016, Praesidian Capital’s latest equity investment solidifies the partnership, emphasizing Action Target’s position as the industry leader. Over the past four decades, Action Target has consistently delivered comprehensive end-to-end solutions, setting the standard for safety and innovation in shooting ranges across commercial, law enforcement, educational, and military sectors worldwide.
“We are excited about this equity investment in Action Target,” commented Jason Drattell, Praesidian Founder. “Action Target is the industry leader with an exceptionally talented management team. We look forward to working closely with the Action Target team to deliver best-in-class services to the market while delivering strong returns to our investors.”
Mike Birch, Action Target CEO, added, “We are thrilled to have the support and to be working again with the Praesidian team. Action Target has significant momentum going into FY 2024 and this partnership will enable our team to execute on an aggressive growth strategy as we continue to expand the business into new markets and areas around the globe.”
Tom Duffy, Praesidian Capital Partner, added, “We are delighted to invest in Action Target and collaborate with this world-class management team. Action Target is a great addition to the Praesidian Capital equity portfolio, and we look forward to a successful outcome for the team and our investors.”
About Action Target
Action Target is the leading global expert on modern shooting ranges. Since 1986, the company has partnered with thousands of range owners worldwide to design, install, and maintain world-class shooting ranges, systems, and equipment for law enforcement, military, educational, commercial, and residential markets. Action Target provides range solutions and services for indoor/outdoor shooting ranges, modular ranges, and shoot houses. Products supported include ballistic shooting stalls, smart target retrievers, reactive targets, steel and rubber berm bullet traps, enclosure baffles, security systems, lighting, ventilation, Smart Range AXISTM range control system, and a 3-year warranty on critical products. As the industry’s broadest end-to-end solution provider, Action Target offers a comprehensive selection of aftermarket range services, including parts and maintenance programs, rubber trap cleaning, metals recycling, hazardous waste and filter disposal, and an online store for range supplies.
Embark on a journey into the future of shooting range excellence with Action Target.
Learn more about Action Target at www.ActionTarget.com
About Praesidian Capital
Praesidian Capital is an innovative private investment firm focused on controlling investments in private lower middle market businesses in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and, selectively, Northern Europe. For more information, visit www.praesidian.com
To discuss prospective investment opportunities, please contact:
Jason Drattell, Founder – [email protected], (212) 520-2620
Tom Duffy, Partner – [email protected], (212) 520-2617
