Olympus Partners Acquires Rise Baking Company from Arbor Investments
August 9, 2018
Stamford-based private equity firm Olympus Partners has acquired Rise Baking Company, a Minneapolis-headquartered manufacturer of premium cookies, dessert bars, artisan breads, and flatbreads, from Arbor Investments. Rise employs over 1,000 people across six North American facilities; Olympus said it will partner with management to continue organic growth and pursue transformational acquisitions to expand the business.
- Buyers
- Olympus Partners
- Targets
- Rise Baking Company
- Sellers
- Arbor Investments
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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