Aspire Bakeries Holdings LLC
Overview
Deal Type |
Debt Capital Markets |
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Size |
$565 Million Senior Secured Credit Facilities |
Client & Transactional Partners |
Aspire Bakeries Holdings LLC Lindsay Goldberg |
Our Role |
Joint Lead Arranger Joint Bookrunner Co-Documentation Agent |
Summary
On December 22, 2023, KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM) successfully closed the syndication of $565 million Senior Secured Credit Facilities (the Credit Facilities) for Aspire Bakeries Holdings LLC (Aspire or the Company), a portfolio company of Lindsay Goldberg (Lindsay Goldberg or the Sponsor). The Credit Facilities consist of a $140 million Revolving Credit Facility and a $425 million Term Loan B Facility. Proceeds from the transaction were used to repay existing indebtedness, including second lien debt, for general corporate purposes and to pay transaction-related fees. KBCM was selected to serve as Joint Lead Arranger, Joint Bookrunner and Co-Documentation Agent on the transaction due to our industry expertise, debt capital markets capabilities, and long-standing relationship with the Sponsor.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Aspire is one of the largest providers of frozen baked goods in North America. Aspire serves leading customers in the quick service restaurant (QSR), foodservice, and retail markets. Aspire was carved out of ARYZTA AG following the acquisition by Lindsay Goldberg in May 2021.
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in New York, Lindsay Goldberg is a private investment firm that focuses on partnering with families, founders and management teams seeking to actively build their businesses. Since 2001, Lindsay Goldberg has raised more than $17 billion of equity capital and has invested in over 60 platform companies and over 300 follow-on opportunities. The firm focuses on three industries that typically demonstrate resilience across economic cycles, including industrials, services, and healthcare. Lindsay Goldberg takes a relationship-driven approach and is supported by its global network of affiliate partners. For more information about Lindsay Goldberg, please visit www.lindsaygoldbergllc.com.