Silver Point Leads $862 Million Financing for Sweet Oak's Acquisition of Whole Earth Brand
Silver Point Leads $862 Million Financing for Sweet Oak's Acquisition of Whole Earth Brand
Fortress Credit served as a Co-Lead Arranger and Co-Bookrunner. Cerberus Capital Management, Monarch Alternative Capital, and certain other co-investors also participated in the financing.GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Silver Point Finance, the direct lending business of Silver Point Capital, L.P., today announced that it has served as Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent, Joint Lead Arranger, and Joint Bookrunner in the $862 million Senior Secured financing supporting the acquisition of Whole Earth Brands, Inc. ("Whole Earth Brands") by Sweet Oak. The new Credit Facility led by Silver Point also has refinanced Sweet Oak's existing broadly syndicated loan in addition to funding the acquisition alongside Rhône and Mariposa Capital, LLC ("Mariposa").
Silver Point Finance的直接貸款業務Silver Point Capital，L.P.今天宣佈，它已作爲行政代理人、抵押品代理人、聯席貸款安排人和聯席承銷商，在支持Sweet Oak收購Whole Earth Brands，Inc.的8,6200萬美元的高級擔保融資中擔任以上職位。由Silver Point領導的新信貸設施還爲Sweet Oak的現有廣泛Syndicated貸款提供了再融資，除了Rhône和Mariposa Capital，LLC ("Mariposa")之外，還資助了收購。
Sweet Oak, which currently owns Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC ("Royal Oak"), completed its acquisition of Whole Earth Brands, a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, including Whole Earth, Pure Via, Wholesome, Swerve, Canderel and Equal, on August 5, 2024. The combined company has been rebranded as Sweet Oak.
Sweet Oak目前擁有Royal Oak Enterprises，LLC ("Royal Oak")，在2024年8月5日收購了全球食品公司Whole Earth Brands，爲人們提供高品質的植物甜味劑、增味劑和其他食品，包括Whole Earth、Pure Via、Wholesome、Swerve、Canderel和Equal。合併後公司改名爲Sweet Oak。
"The Silver Point Finance team is pleased to partner with Mariposa and Rhône in delivering a powerful financing solution to support the acquisition of Whole Earth Brands and the ongoing growth of the company as Sweet Oak," said Anthony DiNello, Head of Silver Point Finance. "This transaction is a testament to Silver Point's ability to scale into larger deals, driven by our growing balance sheet and heightened syndication capability. Alongside Mariposa's strong operating experience and Rhône's deep industry expertise, our team is excited to support Sweet Oak's continued success as a combined company."
"Silver Point Finance團隊很高興與Mariposa和Rhône合作，爲支持Whole Earth Brands的收購和Sweet Oak公司不斷增長提供強大的融資方案，"Silver Point Finance負責人Anthony DiNello說。"這項交易證明了Silver Point擴大規模處理更大交易的能力，這是由我們不斷壯大的資產負債表和增強的Syndication能力推動的。與Mariposa強大的運營經驗和Rhône深厚的行業專業知識一起，我們的團隊很高興支持Sweet Oak作爲一家綜合公司持續取得成功。"
Fortress Credit served as a Co-Lead Arranger and Co-Bookrunner. Cerberus Capital Management, Monarch Alternative Capital, and certain other co-investors also participated in the financing.
Fortress Credit擔任聯合貸款安排人和聯合承銷商。Cerberus Capital Management、Monarch Alternative Capital和其他某些共同投資者也參與了融資。
About Sweet Oak (f/k/a Ozark Holdings, LLC)
Sweet Oak Parent LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, owns Royal Oak and Whole Earth Brands and is indirectly held by a partnership between an affiliate of Mariposa and Rhône Capital VI L.P.
關於Sweet Oak (f/k/a Ozark Holdings，LLC)
Sweet Oak Parent LLC，一個特拉華州有限責任公司，擁有Royal Oak和Whole Earth Brands，是Mariposa和Rhône Capital VI L.P.附屬機構之間合作的一部分。
About Royal Oak
Royal Oak is a leading manufacturer and distributor of branded and private label fire building products, including charcoal, artificial firelogs, matches, lighter fluid and other consumable products.
關於Royal Oak
Royal Oak是一家領先的品牌和私人標籤火災建築產品製造商和分銷商，包括木炭、人造火木柴、火柴、引火液和其他消耗品。
About Whole Earth Brands
Whole Earth Brands is a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles and providing access to high quality plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods through a diverse portfolio of trusted brands and delicious products, including Whole Earth, Pure Via, Wholesome, Swerve, Canderel and Equal.
關於Whole Earth Brands
Whole Earth Brands是一家全球食品公司，通過一系列可信品牌和美味產品，包括Whole Earth、Pure Via、Wholesome、Swerve、Canderel和Equal，提供高品質的植物基甜味劑、增 強劑和其他食品，以促進更健康的生活方式。
About Mariposa
Mariposa Capital, LLC ("Mariposa") is a Miami-based family office group founded by Sir Martin E Franklin in 2013. The firm focuses on long term value creation across various industries. Mariposa has longstanding relationships and credibility with investors and has a track record of creating long-term value through accretive M&A and operational expertise.
關於Mariposa
"Mariposa Capital, LLC ("Mariposa") 是Martin E Franklin爵士於2013年創立、總部位於邁阿密的家族辦公室集團。該公司專注於各個產業的長期價值創造。Mariposa與投資者有長期關係和信譽，並通過資產配置和運營經驗創造長期價值。
About Rhône
Rhône, established in 1996, is a global private equity firm with a focus on investments in businesses with a transatlantic presence. Rhône's investment philosophy includes the development of strong, strategic partnerships with the companies in which it invests. Rhône has a history of successful corporate carve-out transactions and working with entrepreneur and family-led businesses, and operates across its London, New York, Madrid, and Milan offices. Rhône has invested in a diversified portfolio of companies including investments in the consumer, industrial, and business services sectors. For more information about Rhône, its investment professionals, and its current portfolio, please visit: .
關於Rhône
1996年成立的Rhône是一家全球私募股權公司，專注於投資具有跨大西洋業務的公司。Rhône的投資理念包括與其投資的公司發展強大的戰略合作伙伴關係。Rhône在成功的公司剝離交易和與企業家和家族企業合作方面有着成功的歷史，並在其倫敦、紐約、馬德里和米蘭辦事處運營。Rhône投資於包括消費、工業和商業服務在內的各種公司。欲了解更多關於Rhône、其投資專業人員和當前的投資組合的信息，請訪問：
About Silver Point Finance
For over 20 years, Silver Point Finance ("SPF") has been an active participant in the direct lending market, providing customized financing solutions to middle-market companies across a broad range of industries. SPF's transactions support acquisitions, refinancings, bridge loans, growth capital, balance sheet restructurings and leveraged recapitalizations. Along with its affiliates, SPF manages approximately $13 billion in investable capital and, in 2023, agented or arranged approximately $6.2 billion in credit facilities. Silver Point Finance is the direct lending business of Silver Point Capital, L.P., a leader in global credit investing that oversees the management of approximately $31 billion in investable capital. For more information, please visit silverpointfinance.com.
關於Silver Point Finance
20多年來，Silver Point Finance ("SPF")一直是直接貸款市場的積極參與者，爲中型企業提供定製化融資解決方案，涵蓋廣泛的行業。SPF的交易支持收購、再融資、橋接貸款、成長資本、資產負債重組和槓桿化回收。SPF及其關聯公司管理着約130億美元的可投資資本，並在2023年代理或安排了約620億美元的信貸設施。Silver Point Finance是全球信用投資領域的領導者Silver Point Capital，L.P.的直接貸款業務。欲了解更多信息，請訪問silverpointfinance.com。
Contact:
Todd Fogarty / Sophia Swidey
Kekst CNC
[email protected] / [email protected]
聯繫方式：
Todd Fogarty / Sophia Swidey
Kekst CNC
[email protected] / [email protected]
SOURCE Silver Point Finance, LLC
來源：Silver Point Finance，有限責任公司
