Centre Partners Buys Bumble Bee Seafood Maker
Centre Partners has acquired operating businesses of Connors Bros. Income Fund, which include branded seafood products like Bumble Bee and Brunswick. The transaction’s enterprise value is approximately $600 million, with Connors senior management staying in place and holding a “significant stake” in the business. Wells Fargo Foothill underwrote a $350 million senior revolver and term loan facility, Ares Capital arranged a $135 million senior sub-debt placement and co-invested on the equity. Falcon Investment Advisors also made an equity co-investment.
20 November 2008•3 mins read
