Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC advises Kar Nut Products Company in its recapitalization

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 4, 2017 — Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Kar Nut Products Company (Kar’s), a Madison Heights, Michigan-based manufacturer of trail mixes and various snack nut products, in its recapitalization with a New York-based private equity firm. Founded in 1933, Kar’s has operated as a family-owned business for more than 80 years. The transaction closed March 31, 2017.

“The Kar’s team’s success in building a top trail mix player in a rapidly growing snack category provided a strong platform for further market opportunities and growth,” said Lorin DeMordaunt, managing director, Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC. “Advising a company with such rich history through an important milestone was gratifying.”

"Deloitte Corporate Finance acted as a true advisory partner to Kar’s. As I considered the right time to embark on a transaction, they provided invaluable advice, guidance and patience, allowing me to set the timetable. When we ultimately began the transaction process, Deloitte Corporate Finance’s strong food and beverage experience enabled them to clearly articulate the strength of the Kar’s and Second Nature brands to interested parties. We are extremely excited with our new partner and look forward to the next stage of Kar’s growth together,” said Nick Nicolay, president and CEO of Kar Nut Products Company.

About Kar Nut Products Company
Founded in 1933, Kar Nut Products is North America’s leading manufacturer of branded trail mix, marketed under the nationally-recognized Kar’s and Second Nature brands. With manufacturing facilities in Michigan, Kar’s offers a broad portfolio of products, including traditional value-oriented trail mixes and nuts, as well as premium, all-natural trail mixes and nuts through an extensive retail and distribution network throughout the United States. Over the course of more than 80 years, Kar’s has produced healthy and convenient snack products with a range of taste profiles to satisfy consumers across the value spectrum. For more information, visit www.karsnuts.com.

About Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC
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