Butterfly Equity Acquires Milk Specialties Global from American Securities

Butterfly, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on the food sector, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Milk Specialties Global, a vertically integrated manufacturer of dairy-based human and animal nutrition ingredients, from affiliates of American Securities. The transaction, terms undisclosed, is expected to close in Q1 2023 and the Milk Specialties leadership team, led by CEO David Lenzmeier, will remain in place.