Private Equity
SAN FRANCISCO & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Swander Pace Capital, a leading private equity firm specializing in investments in consumer products companies, has acquired Voortman Cookies, a premier manufacturer and marketer of cookies and wafers. Based out of Burlington, Ontario, Voortman Cookies products are sold in retailers throughout the world. “For over 60 years, Voortman Cookies has remained one of the most well-known brands in Canada and has grown its footprint throughout North America and across the world,” said Andrew Richards, managing director at Swander Pace Capital. “We see a huge opportunity to help the company expand even further through increased investment...