M&A Deal Summary

Torch Lake Capital Partners and LNK Partners Acquire Niman Ranch

On July 1, 2006, distressed investor Torch Lake Capital Partners and private equity firm LNK Partners acquired food company Niman Ranch

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Torch Lake Capital Partners’ 1st and LNK Partners’ 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Torch Lake Capital Partners’ 3rd and LNK Partners’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Torch Lake Capital Partners’ 1st and LNK Partners’ 1st transaction in California.
Investment Fate
  • Niman Ranch was sold to a strategic buyer in 2015.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2006-07-01
Target Niman Ranch
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Torch Lake Capital Partners
LNK Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Niman Ranch

Oakland, California, United States
Niman Ranch is a producer of branded and private label natural beef, pork and lamb. Niman Ranch and its family farmers raise livestock traditionally, humanely and sustainably to deliver premium quality meat. Niman Ranch is based in Oakland, California.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Torch Lake Capital Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Category Distressed Investor
Founded 2002
PE ASSETS 73M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Torch Lake Capital Partners is a private investment firm that targets underperforming, North American companies in manufacturing, consumer products, business services, and retailing. Torch Lake Capital looks to invest up to $20 million in companies generating up to $300 million in revenue. The Firm prefers control positions in acquired businesses, but will consider select non-control positions as well. The Firm's investment horizon is two to seven years. Torch Lake Capital Partners was formed in 2002 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 7
Sector: Food M&A 1 of 3
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 2 of 4
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 3 of 5
Year: 2006 M&A 1 of 3
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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Joplin, Missouri, United States

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Buyer

LNK Partners

White Plains, New York, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 400M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

LNK Partners is a private equity investment firm that focuses on the consumer and retail sectors. LNK looks to commit up to $300 million of equity capital in a variety of transactions, including growth capital financings, recapitalizations, buyouts, and PIPEs. LNK looks to partner with management in pursuing opportunities. LNK was formed in 2005 with two former principals at Apax Partners and the former CEO of Staples. LNK Partners is based in White Plains, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 10
Sector: Food M&A 1 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 3
Country: United States M&A 1 of 10
Year: 2006 M&A 1 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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San Leandro, California, United States

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