On June 30, 2023, Triple F Distributing (“Triple F” or the “Company”) was acquired by Imperial Dade, a portfolio company of Bain Capital and Advent International.
Jeffrey McNamara
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Industrials Investment Banking
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Sell Side Advisor
Kroll's Industrials Investment Banking Team Advised Triple F Distributing on Its Sale to Imperial Dade
The Industrials M&A Advisory practice of Kroll Corporate Finance served as the exclusive financial advisor to Triple F in connection with the sale of the Company.
About Triple F Distributing
Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, Triple F Distributing is a leading distributor of foodservice packaging supplies, janitorial supplies and sustainable packaging. Triple F Distributing has a strong footprint across the Hawaiian Islands with five distribution facilities across four of the major islands. The Company serves customers such as restaurants, bars and night clubs, food processors and manufacturers, janitorial and maintenance service providers, hotels, offices and healthcare establishments.
Triple F Distributing was previously owned by Invision Capital, a middle market private equity firm based in Chicago providing capital to facilitate buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth investments in manufacturing, distribution and service companies. The Company later joined lnvision Diversified Holdings (“IDH”), serving as a continuation vehicle as part of a long-term growth strategy that included several other portfolio companies.
Baker & Hostetler LLP served as legal counsel to Triple F Distributing in connection with the transaction.
About Imperial Dade
Founded in 1935, Imperial Dade is a leading distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance supplies, floor equipment, and industrial packaging. Headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company serves more than 90,000 customers across North America, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
Imperial Dade is owned by Bain Capital and Advent International.
Holland & Knight LLP served as legal counsel to Imperial Dade in connection with the transaction.
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On June 30, 2023, Triple F Distributing (“Triple F” or the “Company”) was acquired by Imperial Dade, a portfolio company of Bain Capital and Advent International.
"It was a pleasure working with the Industrials team at Kroll as they helped guide us throughout the process. Their attention to detail, in depth understanding of the market and well-run process resulted in a terrific outcome for the Company." Paul Ah Cook, President of Triple F
The Industrials M&A Advisory practice of Kroll Corporate Finance served as the exclusive financial advisor to Triple F in connection with the sale of the Company.
About Triple F Distributing
Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, Triple F Distributing is a leading distributor of foodservice packaging supplies, janitorial supplies and sustainable packaging. Triple F Distributing has a strong footprint across the Hawaiian Islands with five distribution facilities across four of the major islands. The Company serves customers such as restaurants, bars and night clubs, food processors and manufacturers, janitorial and maintenance service providers, hotels, offices and healthcare establishments.
Triple F Distributing was previously owned by Invision Capital, a middle market private equity firm based in Chicago providing capital to facilitate buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth investments in manufacturing, distribution and service companies. The Company later joined lnvision Diversified Holdings (“IDH”), serving as a continuation vehicle as part of a long-term growth strategy that included several other portfolio companies.
Baker & Hosteller LLP served as legal counsel to Triple F Distributing in connection with the transaction.
About Imperial Dade
Founded in 1935, Imperial Dade is a leading distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance supplies, floor equipment, and industrial packaging. Headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company serves more than 90,000 customers across North America, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
Imperial Dade is owned by Bain Capital and Advent International.
Holland & Knight LLP served as legal counsel to Imperial Dade in connection with the transaction.
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