PNC Riverarch Capital led the recapitalization of Feeders Supply Company, a specialty retailer of pet food and supplies headquartered in Louisville, KY. The transaction also included a significant reinvestment by President and CEO Pam Longwell, who will continue to lead the business.

The transaction for PNC Riverarch Capital was led by Michael Rost, managing director; Andrew Wiechkoske, director; David Poss, senior associate and Ian Garland, associate. PNC Riverarch Capital will be represented on the board of directors by Rost and Wiechkoske. Senior debt financing for the transaction was provided by Golub Capital.

“I believe PNC Riverarch Capital is the right partner to take what my family and I, along with others, have built to the next level,” said Longwell. “We remain committed to bringing our unique pet lovers store experience to pet parents in the markets we currently serve and in the expansion markets we’re exploring.”

Founded in 1959, Feeders Supply currently operates 16 retail locations primarily in the Louisville metropolitan area.

PNC Riverarch Capital, a division of PNC Capital Finance, is a middle-market private equity firm which invests in privately held companies headquartered in North America.