Simpson Thacher represented Palladium Equity Partners in connection with their announced significant investment in Quirch Foods, Co. (“Quirch”). Terms were not disclosed.
Quirch is a leading distributor and exporter of protein and Hispanic food products based in the U.S. Quirch is headquartered in Miami, Florida with operations in the Southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean. Founded in 1967, the Company recently celebrated its 50th year of operations.
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