BDO Capital Advises on Sale of Left Hand Robotics

Boston, MA – March 2, 2021 – BDO Capital Advisors, LLC (BDO Capital) is pleased to announce the sale of Left Hand Robotics, Inc. (LHR) to The Toro Company (NYSE:TTC), a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment. BDO Capital served as exclusive financial advisor to LHR on this transaction, which builds on the firm’s experience working with venture-backed, founder-operated companies in the technology and automation sectors.

Based in Longmont, Colorado, Left Hand Robotics is recognized for developing innovative autonomous solutions for turf and snow management. Its patent-pending software and advanced technologies for autonomous navigation are designed to provide professional contractors and grounds managers with future solutions to improve their operational efficiency and tackle outdoor tasks with precision.

The acquisition supports The Toro Company’s strategy of leadership in next generation technologies, including alternative power, smart connected and autonomous products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. With sales of $3.4 billion in fiscal 2020, The Toro Company’s global presence extends to more than 125 countries through a family of brands that includes Toro, Ditch Witch, Exmark, BOSS Snowplow, American Augers, Subsite Electronics, HammerHead, Trencor, Unique Lighting Systems, Irritrol, Hayter, Pope, Perrot, Lawn-Boy and Radius HDD. Through constant innovation and caring relationships built on trust and integrity, The Toro Company and its family of brands have built a legacy of excellence by helping customers work on golf courses, sports fields, construction sites, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties and agricultural operations.

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BDO Capital did an exceptional job managing the sale process from start to finish by providing senior level attention throughout while maintaining tight deadlines and achieving tangible results. In choosing an investment banker, Left Hand Robotics had clear objectives on timing and BDO Capital delivered as the overall process took just four months from engagement to close. We were very impressed with BDO Capital’s knowledge and expertise in the outdoor equipment sector and their ability to drive value. We wholeheartedly recommend BDO Capital to any business owner seeking an investment banker.

Terry Olkin
CEO of Left Hand Robotics, Inc.