NextCompany

Merrell Stout

Managing Partner at Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

Charlotte, NC Website (864) 626-6056
Updated August 2026

About

Merrell Stout leads Viking Mergers & Acquisitions efforts across Greenville, Spartanburg, and Upstate South Carolina. He draws on experience as an operating executive, entrepreneur, and private equity investor. Merrell Stout led a $70 million HVAC distribution business for Carrier Corporation. He also served as CEO of a $15 million regional waste hauling business.

Who is a good fit for Merrell Stout

  • Business owners in Greenville, Spartanburg, and Upstate South Carolina considering a sale.
  • Buyers pursuing acquisition opportunities in Upstate South Carolina.

Active listings (0)

No active listings right now.

Closed deals (6)

Businesses Merrell Stout has helped sell.

  • Multi-Location Window & Door Distributor #1861

    building materials · GA

    Sale price: Undisclosed

    In business over 20 years, based in the Southeast, multi-location distributor Specializes in custom windows and doors for luxury homes with significant second home market presence

  • Custom Commercial Cabinet & Millwork Business for Sale in Greenville (#1610)

    millwork · Greenville, SC

    Sale price: Undisclosed

    Market leading manufacturer of custom commercial cabinetry and related architectural millwork Founded over 20 years ago

  • Profitable Boat Dealer – Live the Lake Life! (#1473)

    boat dealership · SC

    Sale price: Undisclosed

    Real Estate is available for $700,000.00 Growing, profitable full-service dealer of premium new and used boats: inboard towboats and pontoons

  • Feed Stock Wholesaler & Farm Supply Retailer #1775

    farm supply · SC

    Sale price: $2,700,000

    Established 2010; serves farmers, suppliers and pet owners from Western North Carolina to Northeast Georgia Feedstock and animal supply for horses, cattle, poultry, wildlife and household pets

  • Custom Closet Manufacturer (#1660)

    manufacturing · Greenville, SC

    Sale price: Undisclosed

    Locations in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina Designs, manufactures and sells custom closet and storage solutions for every room in the home

  • Tire & Alignment Business

    automotive · Anderson, SC

    Sale price: Undisclosed

    Primarily services commercial fleet customers with "virtual market exclusivity"; local institution 20-year plus operating history with consistently high cash flows

Frequently Asked Questions

Merrell Stout leads Viking Mergers & Acquisitions efforts in Greenville, Spartanburg, and Upstate South Carolina. Merrell Stout serves clients in South Carolina as the firm's Managing Partner.

Merrell Stout brings senior executive, entrepreneurial, and private equity experience to his client work. Merrell Stout led a $70 million HVAC distribution business for Carrier Corporation. Merrell Stout also served as CEO of a $15 million regional waste hauling company.

Merrell Stout led majority investments in several companies as a private equity investor. Merrell Stout invested in an $85 million environmental services business. Merrell Stout also invested in a $40 million apparel manufacturer.

Merrell Stout earned a BA in Economics from Hampden-Sydney College. Merrell Stout also earned an MBA from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester.

Other brokers in North Carolina

Explore more