Kilroy Partners Acquires Cheeze Kurls with Financing from Source Capital
July 1, 2020
Kilroy Partners has acquired Cheeze Kurls, a Grand Rapids-based private label snack food manufacturer known for popcorn, cheese puffs and other salty snacks. Source Capital provided debt financing and an equity co-investment from its third credit fund to support the transaction and back Kilroy Partners as the company pursues operational improvements and growth.
- Buyers
- Kilroy Partners, Source Capital
- Targets
- Cheeze Kurls
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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