ST. LOUIS, MO
Clayton Capital Partners is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Red Apple Cheese, to Ronin Equity Partners.

THE BUYER
Ronin Equity Partners (roninequitypartners.com) based in New York, NY, is a private equity firm that makes control equity investments in the Industrial, Consumer and TMT sectors.

THE SELLER
Red Apple Cheese (redapplecheese.com) based in Waterbury, CT, is a premier cheese brand selling a variety of high-quality, natural cheeses through a national network of wholesalers, distributors, and retailers. Red Apple Cheese is an established market leader in the smoked cheese niche also specializing in unique products including flavored, kosher, and organic specialty cheeses sold in over 10,000 stores.

ABOUT CLAYTON CAPITAL PARTNERS

Clayton Capital Partners (CCP) is one of the nation’s top independent investment banking firms providing M&A advisory services to a diversified client base of middle-market companies. Clients have come to rely on our expertise, our commitment to client services and our innovative ability to create value.

The principals at Clayton Capital Partners focus on satisfying the complex needs and objectives of our clients through our core business practice of M&A. Together, our professionals have acted as financial advisors in more than 300 advisory transactions.

If you would like more information about this transaction or Clayton Capital Partners, please contact Kevin Short, Managing Partner & CEO, at (314)725-9939 x 525 or via email at  kshort@claytoncapitalpartners.com.