Business Description:
Connors Bros. is one of the largest worldwide
producers of canned seafood and
participates in virtually all product lines of the US and Canadian
canned seafood markets. The company produces and markets canned
and pouched tuna, salmon, sardines, clams and other specialty
products that are sold under the Bumblebee, Clover Leaf, Brunswick,
Snow’s and Beach Cliff brands. Under the Bumblebee brand, which
has been in existence for over 100 years, Connors Bros. enjoys
a leading market position in the US albacore canned tuna category.
Falcon Solution:
Falcon provided a junior capital solution in support of a private
equity group’s take-private of Connors Bros. Income Fund, a publicly
traded holding company. Falcon structured and led a creative participating
preferred stock financing to supplement the common equity provided
by management and the private equity group.
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Industry:
Branded seafood
Sponsor:
Private equity group and management
Securities:
Participating preferred stock and common
equity
Financing Challenge:
Take-private transaction
Exit Date:
Current investment
Company Website:
http://www.connors.ca/ |