London, 10th December 2020. Apera Asset Management ("Apera"), a pan-European mid-market private debt investor, today announces that it has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Peak Rock Capital ("Peak Rock"), a leading middle-market private equity firm, to provide debt facilities to support the buyout of Halo Foods ("Halo" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of healthy and nutritious snack foods.
Halo is a leading manufacturer of healthy bars and snacks, with an extensive portfolio, including the rapidly growing "Skinny" brand. It has a diverse customer base, including national retailers and established international brands. This transaction will allow Halo to continue to lead the growth of its sector and finance further expansion projects and potential add-on acquisitions.
David Wilmot, Partner at Apera, said: "Halo is a leading player within the fast-growing and resilient healthy bar and snack market, backed by a strong and highly ambitious management team. We are delighted to support Peak Rock and the Halo management team and look forward to supporting the business in its future development".
Alex Dabbous, Managing Director at Peak Rock, said: "We are very pleased with the customised financing solution provided by Apera and enjoyed working with the Apera investment team. The tailored structure will enable Halo to continue on its growth trajectory and build on its strong momentum to date".
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