Cascadia Capital, an investment bank serving middle market clients globally, acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Hill Country Dairies (HCD), a distributor of dairy products, in receiving a strategic investment from Riverarch Equity Partners._x000D_
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“The HCD family is thrilled to partner with Riverarch as we enter the next phase of our growth,” Chris Boyle, president of HCD, said. “Their deep expertise in food and food distribution, along with their proven track record of scaling businesses, make them the ideal partner to help us achieve our goals.”_x000D_
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“This partnership is not just a testament to our team’s hard work, but also a pivotal moment for HCD as we continue to become better thought-partners in category management to our loyal customers,” Pat Boyle, board member and former CEO, said. “We’re excited to partner with Riverarch to share in their strategic ambitions, extensive network and long-term vision.”_x000D_
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“We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with the HCD team and look forward to building upon their impressive history of success,” Andrew Barza, managing director with Riverarch, said._x000D_
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“HCD has built an impressive platform and is well positioned to accelerate growth through strategic product, geographic and service line expansion,” Brian Blake, principal with Riverarch, said. “We’re very excited to partner with HCD and look forward to growing both organically and through strategic M&A.”_x000D_
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“It was a privilege to work alongside Hill Country Dairies on this transaction,” Owen Baldrica, director of Cascadia, said. “HCD’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and their unique vendor-managed inventory model has set them apart in the foodservice industry. Partnering with Riverarch positions HCD to continue scaling their operations and expanding their reach, and we are excited to see how this strategic investment will fuel their next phase of growth.”_x000D_
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“This transaction exemplifies our commitment to strengthening our industry-leading dairy practice,” Scott Porter, managing director of Cascadia, said. “It also enhances our growing efforts in specialty food and beverage distribution.”
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