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Lion Equity Partners Completes Acquisition Of Country Life, Llc From Kikkoman Corporation

Aug 02, 2023•almost 2 years ago

Acquiring Company

Lion Equity Partners

Acquired Company

Country Life

Financial ServicesProfessional Services

Description

Lion Equity Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm specializing in corporate carve-outs, announced that its affiliate, Lion Equity Fund III, LP, acquired Country Life, LLC (“Country Life”) from KI NutriCare Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kikkoman Corporation, a Japan-based manufacturer of the world’s leading soy sauce brand and other healthy foods.

Company Information

Company

Lion Equity Partners

About

Headquartered in Denver, CO, Lion Equity Partners is an operations-focused private equity firm specializing in corporate divestitures and special situations. Our investment strategy is centered on creating value in our portfolio companies through a combination of operational improvements, organic growth, and strategic add-on acquisitions. The firm leverages its strategic, financial, and operational expertise to build businesses that will create long-term value for all stakeholders.

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