On December 27, 2021, The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) completed the acquisition of Char-Griller, a leader in residential outdoor charcoal and gas cooking products, based in Atlanta.
The Consumer Investment Banking practice of Kroll Corporate Finance served as exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to Char-Griller in connection with the transaction.
About Char-Griller
Based in Atlanta, Ga, Char-Griller is a recognized leader in gas and charcoal grills and smokers. Since 1994, Char-Griller has been developing innovative and affordable grills and grilling accessories. Grills such as the Super Pro™, Duo™ and AKORN™ have been the foundation of their brand that continue to change how America grills. K&L Gates served as legal counsel to Char-Griller in connection with the transaction.
About The Middleby Corporation
Based in Elgin, IL, The Middleby Corporation is a global leader in the foodservice equipment industry. The company develops, manufactures, markets and services a broad line of equipment used in the commercial foodservice, food processing and residential kitchen equipment industries. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP served as legal counsel to The Middleby Corporation in connection with the transaction.
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