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		<title>Five Leading Packaging Companies Combining To Create The World&#8217;s Sixth-Largest Global Plastics Packaging Company</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Exopack, Britton Group, Kobusch, PACCOR and Paragon Companies Join Forces Five leading packaging companies in North America and Europe today announced they intend to combine in order to operate as one global leader under the banner of Exopack Holdings Sarl, a new Luxembourg company (“the Combined Company”). The combined business will have 63 plants, 8,650 [...]]]></description>
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<p>Five leading packaging companies in North America and Europe today announced they intend to combine in order to operate as one global leader under the banner of Exopack Holdings Sarl, a new Luxembourg company (“the Combined Company”). The combined business will have 63 plants, 8,650 employees and aggregate revenues of more than US$2.5B, making it the sixth-largest plastics packaging company in the world.</p>
<p>Joining Exopack, a U.S.-based producer of flexible paper and plastic packaging, and advanced coatings, will be four leading companies based in Europe – Britton Group, a flexible plastic packaging manufacturer; PACCOR, the second-largest rigid plastic packaging company in Europe; Kobusch, a producer of tailor-made flexible and rigid packaging systems; and Paragon Print &#038; Packaging, a leader in private label packaging solutions in the UK.</p>
<p>All five packaging companies are affiliated portfolio companies of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. The brand names of the five businesses would remain in use by the Combined Company.</p>
<p>The Combined Company is to be led by a strong management team with more than 100 years of experience in the packaging industry.  Jack Knott will serve in the capacity of Chief Executive Officer. Mike Alger will serve in the capacity of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer; Dieter Bergner will be CEO of PACCOR (Global Rigid business); and Michael Cronin joins the team as CEO of the Global Flexibles business.</p>
<p>“This combination represents a natural next step in a process that began eight years ago to create a global packaging company with a solid foundation for future growth,” said Marc Leder, co-CEO of Sun Capital Partners. “Building on past collaborations between the companies, the combination will immediately achieve synergies and allow the Combined Company to more effectively pursue global business.”</p>
<p>“By joining together to form this new entity, we will be better able to serve the needs of our global customers through a manufacturing base spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East and China that enhances our ability to deliver outstanding service,” said Jack Knott. “The larger scale will enable us to accelerate the development and commercialization of new and differentiated products that offer our customers a competitive advantage.”</p>
<p>The Combined Company’s expanded footprint means the company will be well positioned to supply diverse end markets, and unlock additional growth opportunities. Additionally, the Combined Company will have a more robust, diverse and complementary product portfolio.</p>
<p>“All five companies have achieved success by introducing market led innovations,” said Michael Cronin. “We strongly believe that this combination will increase that capability by aligning the organization with how customers want to be served today and by working more closely and strategically as one.”</p>
<p>“This combination will enable us to invest more efficiently in the new technologies that will deliver the best packaging solutions to our customers,” added Dieter Bergner, who had served as CEO of PACCOR since 2010. “This is vitally important in order to present their products in the most effective and appealing way to drive sales.”</p>
<p>The combination is subject to certain notice and contractual restrictions, and in particular requires the consent of certain lenders to the packaging companies. It is anticipated that all required consents will be obtained within two weeks.</p>
<p>About Exopack Holdings Sarl<br />
After completion of the combination, the Combined Company will be the sixth largest global plastic packaging company in the world.  Formed by the combination of Exopack, Britton Group, Kobusch, PACCOR and Paragon Print &#038; Packaging, the Combined Company will be an established leader in the development, manufacture, and sourcing of rigid and flexible plastic packaging, as well as coatings solutions for various consumer and industrial end-use markets. With aggregate revenues of more than US$2.5B, the Combined Company will manage 63 plants across North America, Europe, the Middle East and China and will be an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc.</p>
<p>About Sun Capital Partners, Inc.<br />
Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in companies that can benefit from its in–house operating professionals and experience. Sun Capital affiliates have invested in 320 companies worldwide with combined sales in excess of $45 billion since Sun Capital’s inception in 1995. Sun Capital has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as affiliates in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Shanghai and Shenzhen. For more information, please visit www.SunCapPart.com. </p>
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		<title>Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Announces Exit of Investment in Sunrise Growers-Frozsun Foods</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leading Strawberry Processor Achieved Significant Growth and Profitability through Operational Improvements and Customer-Focused Solutions Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (“Sun Capital”), a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies, today announced that an affiliate exited its investment in Sunrise Growers-Frozsun Foods (“Sunrise Growers” or the “Company”) concurrent with an investment [...]]]></description>
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<p>Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (“Sun Capital”), a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies, today announced that an affiliate exited its investment in Sunrise Growers-Frozsun Foods (“Sunrise Growers” or the “Company”) concurrent with an investment in the Company by an affiliate of Paine &#038; Partners, LLC.  The Company is a leading supplier of frozen strawberry products as well as a distributor and marketer of fresh strawberries. Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.</p>
<p>Headquartered in Placentia, California, Sunrise Growers’ frozen berry operations produce in excess of 130 million pounds of processed strawberry and other fruit products annually, giving the Company the number one U.S. market share in frozen strawberries.  Since the investment by an affiliate of Sun Capital in June 2008, Sunrise Growers has significantly improved growth and profitability through cost saving initiatives, facility consolidations, key customer additions, new product introductions, and business rationalizations.  In addition, the Company stabilized its grower base and completed several equipment upgrades that meaningfully increased capacity.</p>
<p>“Sunrise Growers’ continued success as a market leader has been fueled by a disciplined commitment to strategic operational improvements, as well as pursing innovative and customer-focused solutions,” said Marc Leder, Co-CEO at Sun Capital.  “These efforts have contributed to excellent growth and improved profitability, and the Company is well-positioned for future success.”</p>
<p>Sun Capital has strong experience in the food and beverage sector through current affiliated portfolio companies Contessa Premium Foods, a leading U.S. processor and distributor of premium seafood and frozen convenience meals; Creekstone Farms, a processor of high-quality beef products; Harry&#8217;s Fresh Foods, a producer of premium home-style refrigerated foods for the retail and foodservice markets; and several former affiliated portfolio companies such as Fearman’s Pork, Elan Nutrition, and Cangro.</p>
<p>About Sun Capital Partners, Inc.<br />
Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in companies that can benefit from its in–house operating professionals and experience. Sun Capital affiliates have invested in more than 315 companies worldwide with combined sales in excess of $45 billion since Sun Capital’s inception in 1995. Sun Capital has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as affiliates in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Shanghai and Shenzhen. For more information, please visit www.SunCapPart.com. </p>
<p>About Sunrise Growers-Frozsun Foods<br />
Sunrise Growers-Frozsun Foods is the leading strawberry processor in the U.S. and one of the top marketers of frozen fruit and fresh strawberries.  Recognized for their award-winning private label retail and foodservice programs, the Company is vertically integrated allowing control of product throughout the supply chain.  From specialty toppings to beverage bases and smoothies and a full line of innovative frozen fruit products, Sunrise Growers-Frozsun Foods services a wide range of retail, industrial and foodservice customers.</p>
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		<title>An Affiliate of Sun European Partners, LLP Acquires Dreams Stores</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LONDON, UK. Sun European Partners, LLP (&#8220;Sun European Partners&#8221;), the European adviser to Sun Capital Partners, Inc., announces that one of its affiliates has acquired 171 Dreams stores, its head office, its two UK manufacturing facilities and supply chain network from the Administrators, Ernst &#038; Young thereby providing continued employment to approximately 1,675 employees in [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LONDON, UK. Sun European Partners, LLP (&#8220;Sun European Partners&#8221;), the European adviser to Sun Capital Partners, Inc., announces that one of its affiliates has acquired 171 Dreams stores<span id="more-3085"></span>, its head office, its two UK manufacturing facilities and supply chain network from the Administrators, Ernst &#038; Young thereby providing continued employment to approximately 1,675 employees in the UK.  All customer deposits and orders will be honoured following the sale.</p>
<p>The remaining 93 stores not included in the sale will remain in Administration.</p>
<p>Founded in 1985, Dreams is the U.K.’s leading bed and mattress specialist which now has 171 retail locations and a growing online presence.  With a strong heritage in customer service, Dreams offers a broad selection of the latest products in the bedding segment.  The Company’s product offering includes divans, mattresses and bedsteads in addition to a select range of furniture products and associated bedding.  Dreams is headquartered in High Wycombe, U.K. and maintains 1,675 employees.</p>
<p>Jordan Wadsworth, Vice President at Sun European Partners, said; “Dreams is a well-recognised brand known for its wide product range of beds, headboards, mattresses and associated products. Despite operating with an over-expanded store base and significant debt in the precarious economic climate of recent years, the business remains the market leader and, with our support, is now well positioned to capitalise on future opportunities.”</p>
<p>Sun European Partners has significant retail and branded retail experience and counts among its affiliated portfolio companies a number of other leading businesses including ScS Upholstery, the UK sofa and upholstery retailer; Sharps Bedrooms, the UK’s leading fitted bedroom and home office specialist; Jacques Vert Group, a UK ladies clothing retailer; Bonmarché, one of the UK’s largest value retailer focused on selling affordable, quality womenswear to women over 45 years old; American Golf, Europe’s largest golfing retailer; Strauss Innovation, a German retail chain; V&#038;D, the largest department store chain in The Netherlands; DBApparel, a market leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded intimate apparel; and Scotch &#038; Soda, a designer, marketer, wholesaler and retailer of contemporary casual apparel. </p>
<p>In the United States, an affiliate of Sun European Partners, invested in specialty bed retailer, Mattress Firm and in October 2012 an affiliate of Sun European Partners acquired Sleep Innovations, a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of memory foam products, including pillows, mattress toppers and mattresses. </p>
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		<title>Friendly&#8217;s Vies for a Renaissance</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[77-year-old burger and ice cream chain Friendly&#8217;s wants to bring customers back to its booths by returning to its roots. By Beth Kowitt, writer FORTUNE &#8212; Friendly&#8217;s wants you to remember the good old days. The 77-year-old burger and ice cream chain is betting that it can drive customers back to its booths by moving [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>77-year-old burger and ice cream chain Friendly&#8217;s wants to bring customers back to its booths by returning to its roots.<span id="more-3077"></span></p>
<p>By Beth Kowitt, writer</p>
<p>FORTUNE &#8212; Friendly&#8217;s wants you to remember the good old days. The 77-year-old burger and ice cream chain is betting that it can drive customers back to its booths by moving its menu and restaurants closer to what they looked like during the brand&#8217;s prime.</p>
<p>&#8220;One of the things I tell people is, if there&#8217;s any advantage I have over prior administrations at Friendly&#8217;s, it&#8217;s simply this: I remember as a guest or a customer what Friendly&#8217;s once was,&#8221; says CEO John Maguire, who&#8217;s been on the job for about nine months.</p>
<p>Maguire, a native of Massachusetts, where Friendly&#8217;s is based, grew up with the restaurant and was drawn to the idea of having a shot at reviving it. He joined the company after working for Panera (PNRA) for 19 years, his last as COO.</p>
<p>&#8220;They&#8217;re trying to bounce back by refreshing their image and getting some of these customers who have left to come back and re-engage the brand,&#8221; says Darren Tristano of food services research firm Technomic. He adds that it&#8217;s &#8220;absolutely a necessary strategy&#8221; for Friendly&#8217;s, which emerged from bankruptcy in January 2012.</p>
<p>Friendly&#8217;s, which is owned by private equity firm Sun Capital Partners, joins a growing number of brands like McDonald&#8217;s (MCD) and Wendy&#8217;s that are updating their restaurants at a faster rate to keep up with customers&#8217; expectations, says Tristano.</p>
<p>The chain&#8217;s decline started 10 to 15 years ago, as Friendly&#8217;s and other brands in the family-style dining category saw their share decline to casual dining restaurants (think T.G.I. Fridays, Olive Garden, Applebees), says Tristano. As it struggled to compete, Friendly&#8217;s lost focus on its core customer and tried to be like everyone else. &#8220;In trying to be all things to all people, they ended up being nothing to anyone,&#8221; Maguire says.</p>
<p>Officially called Friendly&#8217;s Ice Cream, the company has 361 restaurants in 16 states predominantly focused in the Northeast. But the chain also sells its ice cream in 7,500-plus grocery stores across the U.S. and does more than $500 million in sales annually between the restaurants and ice cream business. The company plans to expand its grocery-store business, which was up 20% last year.</p>
<p>As Maguire worked to redefine the brand, he focused on the three elements that he says matter most in the business: the people, the food, and the physical restaurant.</p>
<p>The menu had ballooned over the years, with items like meals under 550 calories, steak tips, and a roast turkey dinner. And they weren&#8217;t selling. The company looked at 185,000 point of sale transactions to narrow in on the most popular items, which, not surprisingly, turned out to be burgers, melts, fried seafood, French fries, and ice cream.</p>
<p>The data showed that reducing the menu by 65% would only impact sales by 2.5%. So Maguire cut the menu by 40%, increased portion sizes, and added a number of items like a fried chicken dinner, a turkey wrap, fish tacos, and a new product called the Slinky Dog, which is a nine-inch, 100% beef hot dog.</p>
<p>Maguire&#8217;s team has also moved to improve the quality of the food. The Fribble, the restaurant&#8217;s signature milkshake, went back to being made with real ice cream rather than soft serve. At breakfast, customers get thicker toast and an extra-large egg, not a medium-sized one. Hamburgers are fresh, never frozen. And the Fishamajig went back to being made with haddock rather than deep-skinned Pollock. &#8220;If we&#8217;re an indulgent brand that has the potential for calories,&#8221; Maguire says, &#8220;the quality of that food really has to be worth the caloric intake.&#8221;</p>
<p>Maguire thinks that Friendly&#8217;s biggest advantage is its ice cream, which represents 20% of sales, compared to 5% or 6% for most restaurants in its segment. It&#8217;s what sets Friendly&#8217;s apart, with three out of every four customers ordering a dish that has an ice cream component.</p>
<p>To get its people on board, the company recertified and retrained every employee and decided to go through the process of rehiring the staff. &#8220;There are people who couldn&#8217;t make that trip,&#8221; says Maguire, &#8220;that couldn&#8217;t embrace change, couldn&#8217;t really understand what we were trying to do.&#8221; In the end, about 95% of its restaurant employees were rehired.</p>
<p>As for the physical restaurant, the company has remodeled 10 locations in the Springfield, Mass., area and Maine. Maguire describes the new look as timeless. &#8220;We wanted to make them as relevant in the 1940s and 1950s, which was our heyday, but still make them relevant in the 21st century at the same time,&#8221; he explains. In the last few decades, the restaurant&#8217;s customer base has predominantly been seniors and families with young kids. Maguire&#8217;s hopeful the updated look will attract customers in the 25-to-49 age group.</p>
<p>The last step for Friendly&#8217;s is getting customers to give it a second chance. &#8220;The marketing campaign is going to get people back through the doors, but execution at unit level will determine if they keep coming back,&#8221; says Technomic&#8217;s Tristano.</p>
<p>Friendly&#8217;s will remodel its entire system over the next 12 to 18 months, but even locations still waiting on a facelift have a reduced menu with the higher quality food. Sales are up more than 20% at restaurants where the company has put all of the pieces together, Maguire says.</p>
<p>Another development that marks a return to the company&#8217;s past &#8212; opening a new location, which is on the horizon for 2013. &#8220;There&#8217;s no reason we can&#8217;t continue to grow again at some point,&#8221; Maguire says. But, he adds, first things first.</p>
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		<title>Albéa completes the acquisition of Rexam Personal Care, Cosmetic division</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Albéa, an affiliate of Sun European Partners LLP, today announces that it has completed the acquisition of Rexam Personal Care, Cosmetic division, a leading producer of dispensing systems and make up packaging for the Cosmetic and Personal Care markets. The division operates 11 plants in Europe, the Americas and Asia. This follows Rexam’s announcement on [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Albéa, an affiliate of Sun European Partners LLP, today announces that it has completed the acquisition of Rexam Personal Care, Cosmetic division, a leading producer of dispensing systems and make up packaging for the Cosmetic and Personal Care markets.<span id="more-3064"></span> The division operates 11 plants in Europe, the Americas and Asia. This follows Rexam’s announcement on July 3, 2012 on the proposed sale of its Personal Care business.</p>
<p>With this new acquisition, Albéa confirms its global leadership in Cosmetic and Personal Care by expanding its packaging solutions to Dispensing Systems and reinforcing its offer in Tubes, Cosmetic Rigid Packaging, and Beauty Solutions. It also strengthens Albéa’s position in emerging markets to develop its wide product portfolio across multiple market segments.</p>
<p>“This acquisition is consistent with Albéa’s strategy of building a strong, sustainable and profitable growth platform offering packaging solutions to the Cosmetic and Personal Care market,” said François Luscan, President and CEO, Albéa. “We believe this transaction will allow us to better serve our customers worldwide and further enhance our strong focus on product innovation”.</p>
<p>“Through supporting Albéa with this acquisition we have created a global leader in the cosmetic packaging industry, demonstrating further our ability to source attractive investments and create value in the broader packaging sector,” said Benjamin Buerstedde, Vice President of Sun European Partners. “The transaction is another great example of our unique capabilities in completing complex corporate carve-outs.”</p>
<p>With the integration of Rexam Personal Care, Cosmetic division, Albéa operates 46 plants in 14 countries and offers a wide range of packaging solutions for the make-up, skin/personal care, fragrance, and oral care markets.</p>
<p>About Albéa:<br />
Albéa is a leading company in the packaging sector, offering a wide range of solutions for the cosmetic, perfume, skincare and oral care markets. With its headquarters in France, Albéa employs 10200 people and operates on 35 industrial sites in 13 countries throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia. </p>
<p>Thanks to its strong industrial know-how, Albéa offers its customers high added value products and services, a real passion for innovation, a global dimension and talented teams. </p>
<p>For more information, please visit our website: www.albea-group.com </p>
<p>Albéa is an affiliate of Sun European Partners LLP, the European advisor to Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a leading U.S.–based private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in market-leading companies that can benefit from its in-house operating professionals and experience. Affiliates of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. have invested in more than 305 companies worldwide since inception of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. in the U.S. in 1995, with combined sales in excess of €35 billion.</p>
<p>About Rexam Personal Care, Cosmetic division:<br />
Rexam Personal Care, Cosmetic division is a leading global manufacturer of cosmetic and personal care packaging for customers located worldwide. The Division is among the market leaders in fragrance pumps, lotion pumps and cosmetic closures, and is the industry leader in spray samplers and one-touch, mechanical foam dispensers. We also lead the world in lipstick packaging. Rexam Personal Care, Cosmetic division employs 6500 people and operates 11 manufacturing facilities across Europe, the Americas and Asia.</p>
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		<title>Trulite, Sun Capital Partners Affiliate, Acquires Western States Glass</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:50:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Architectural Glass Fabricator and Distributor Will Enhance Market Reach Sun Capital Partners, Inc. today announced that its affiliated portfolio company Trulite Glass &#038; Aluminum Solutions, LLC (“Trulite”), one of North America’s largest architectural glass and aluminum fabricators, has completed the acquisition of Western States Glass Corporation of Northern California (“WSG”), a leading glass fabricator and [...]]]></description>
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<p>Sun Capital Partners, Inc. today announced that its affiliated portfolio company Trulite Glass &#038; Aluminum Solutions, LLC (“Trulite”), one of North America’s largest architectural glass and aluminum fabricators, has completed the acquisition of Western States Glass Corporation of Northern California (“WSG”), a leading glass fabricator and distributor. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.</p>
<p>Formed in 1991 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Western States Glass has built a reputation for its expert service and for providing critical technical guidance to customers. The company also operates facilities in Fresno and Sacramento, California.</p>
<p>With the completion of this transaction, Trulite will be positioned to expand its combined end market reach and service customers throughout the entire state of California with a wide array of products, including tempered, insulated, and mirrored fabricated offerings.</p>
<p>“We are pleased to continue supporting the growth of Trulite as a market leader in the glass and aluminum fabrication sector through the addition of strategic add-on acquisitions such as Western States Glass,” said Marc Leder, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Sun Capital.  “We look forward to working with management to ensure that Trulite is delivering the best service, quality and value to its customers.”</p>
<p>About Sun Capital Partners, Inc.<br />
 Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in companies that can benefit from its in–house operating professionals and experience. Sun Capital affiliates have invested in more than 315 companies worldwide with combined sales in excess of $45 billion since Sun Capital’s inception in 1995. Sun Capital has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as affiliates in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Shanghai and Shenzhen. For more information, please visit www.SunCapPart.com.</p>
<p>About Trulite Glass &#038; Aluminum Solutions<br />
Trulite Glass &#038; Aluminum Solutions is one of North America’s largest architectural glass and aluminum fabricators. Trulite distributes and manufactures architectural aluminum, insulated units, mirrors; tempered, laminated, and decorative glass from its twenty-seven locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.</p>
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		<title>An Affiliate of Sun European Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Paragon Print and Packaging (Holdings) Ltd</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[LONDON, UK Sun European Partners, LLP (&#8220;Sun European Partners&#8221;), the European adviser to Sun Capital Partners, Inc., announces that one of its affiliates has acquired a majority stake in Paragon Print and Packaging (Holdings) LTD (“The Paragon Print &#038; Packaging Group”, “Paragon” or “the Group”), the UK’s leading provider of packaging and outsourced services to [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LONDON, UK Sun European Partners, LLP (&#8220;Sun European Partners&#8221;), the European adviser to Sun Capital Partners, Inc., announces that one of its affiliates has acquired a majority stake in Paragon Print and Packaging<span id="more-3050"></span> (Holdings) LTD (“The Paragon Print &#038; Packaging Group”, “Paragon” or “the Group”), the UK’s leading provider of packaging and outsourced services to the private label fresh and chilled food market. The value of the transaction is not disclosed.</p>
<p>Established in 1994, the Paragon Print and Packaging Group is comprised of four divisions supplying award winning printed labels, sleeves, cartons, lined board, film and artwork. The Group operates from ten UK manufacturing facilities totalling in excess of 650,000 sq ft, employs approximately 1,200 staff and has a turnover exceeding £170 million. The Paragon Print and Packaging Group is the leading UK manufacturer of responsible packaging for the UK private label food industry. The Group services around 1,800 customers, including some of the UK’s leading food manufacturers and end-market retailers, such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, M&#038;S, Morrisons, Coop, Waitrose and Iceland.</p>
<p>Paragon Founder, Tony Lennon is remaining as an investor and advisor with the Management Team.</p>
<p>Prior to today’s transaction, Paragon was owned 51% by management, 34% by Equistone Partners Europe Limited and 15% by LDC.</p>
<p>Philippe Neuschaefer, Vice President at Sun European Partners, said: “Paragon is an excellent business with an impressive management team holding market leading positions in a number of key industry segments, notably food labelling. Through our extensive packaging and retail expertise and know-how, we are looking forward to helping Paragon expand its leading position in the labelling market and establish itself even further in the areas of film and lined board to create a diversified industry champion”.</p>
<p>Mark Lapping, CEO of Paragon, said: &#8220;We at Paragon are looking forward to working with the team at Sun European Partners to further build on our market leading position. We have exciting plans to develop the business in our existing and new product sectors as well as through further acquisitions. With Sun European Partner&#8217;s strength in packaging, our exceptional employees and our customer focus, we have the winning formula required to ensure Paragon continues to grow and succeed”.</p>
<p>Sun European Partners has significant experience in the packaging industry and its affiliates, as well as those of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., have completed 34 acquisitions globally in the packaging sector. Total combined revenue of affiliated portfolio companies in the packaging sector are in excess of EUR €3billion and include companies such as Albéa, a global leader in the plastic beauty packaging market; Paccor, a European rigid plastic packaging manufacturer of plastic cups, containers, lids and trays for the dairy, fresh food and edible fats sector, Kobusch Sengewald, a leading provider of high value, bespoke, plastic-based flexible and semi-rigid packaging solutions to the food, chemical, hygiene product and medical sectors; and The Britton Group, a leading European provider of flexible packaging solutions with extrusion, printing, lamination and conversion capabilities.</p>
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		<title>An Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of Polycom’s  Enterprise Wireless Communications Business</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[  SpectraLink and KIRK Brands to Operate Under a New Standalone Company Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (“Sun Capital”), a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies, today announced that an affiliate has completed the acquisition of Polycom, Inc.’s Enterprise Wireless Communications business (the “Company”), which operates under the SpectraLink and [...]]]></description>
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<p>Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (“Sun Capital”), a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies, today announced that an affiliate has completed the acquisition of Polycom, Inc.’s Enterprise Wireless Communications business (the “Company”), which operates under the SpectraLink and KIRK telecom brands. </p>
<p>The Company is a leading global provider of on-site enterprise mobile communication solutions — including handsets, infrastructure, accessories and services—using Wi-Fi, DECT, and proprietary wireless networks. The Company delivers critical communications solutions to enterprises in sectors that employ non-deskbound employees, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, warehousing and manufacturing. The U.S. headquarters of the Company will remain in Colorado, and the European operations will continue to be based in Horsens, Denmark.</p>
<p>“SpectraLink and KIRK are well-respected brands with significant market share and a comprehensive suite of products and services,” said Matthew Garff, Managing Director at Sun Capital Partners. “Given our experience with corporate carve-outs, we are excited to work with management to develop this standalone Company further and take advantage of strong projected market growth.”</p>
<p>About Sun Capital Partners, Inc.<br />
Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in companies that can benefit from its in–house operating professionals and experience. Sun Capital affiliates have invested in more than 310 companies worldwide with combined sales in excess of $45 billion since Sun Capital’s inception in 1995. Sun Capital has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as affiliates in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Shanghai and Shenzhen. For more information, please visit www.SunCapPart.com.</p>
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		<title>Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Sleep Innovations</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sun Capital Leverages Prior Retail and Bedding Industry Expertise in Making Acquisition BOCA RATON, Fla.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (“Sun Capital” or “Sun Capital Partners”), a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies that can benefit from its in-house operating professionals and experience, today announced that an affiliate has [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sun Capital Leverages Prior Retail and Bedding Industry Expertise in Making Acquisition<span id="more-3029"></span></p>
<p>BOCA RATON, Fla.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (“Sun Capital” or “Sun Capital Partners”), a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies that can benefit from its in-house operating professionals and experience, today announced that an affiliate has completed the acquisition of Sleep Innovations (or the “Company”), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of memory foam products, including pillows, mattress toppers and mattresses. Terms of the private transaction, which was announced on October 18, 2012, were not disclosed.</p>
<p>Sleep Innovations, headquartered in West Long Branch, New Jersey, manufactures standard and specialty polyurethane foam sold to end markets for use in bedding, furniture, auto, packaging and consumer products, and to be sold through the Company’s retail division. Sleep Innovations’ retail brands include Novaform, Bodipedic and Sleep Innovations, and it also sells products under licensed and private retail brands.</p>
<p>Sleep Innovations has strong R&#038;D capabilities and introduced more than 70 new products in 2011, including a revolutionary gel-infused memory foam, and has more than 140 new products currently in development. The Company’s product development capabilities are supported by state-of-the-art foam pouring and fabricating facilities located throughout the country. Sleep Innovations products can be found in multiple retail outlets including warehouse clubs, department stores, and through e-commerce sites.</p>
<p>“Sun Capital has deep experience in the bedding market, most notably with bedding product retailer Mattress Firm, which was successfully exited in 2007 at an attractive return,” said Marc Leder, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Sun Capital. “Sleep Innovations will benefit from our extensive experience in the bedding and retail industries as the Company looks to continue on a growth path.”</p>
<p>About Sun Capital Partners, Inc.<br />
Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in companies that can benefit from its in–house operating professionals and experience. Sun Capital affiliates have invested in 310 companies worldwide with combined sales in excess of $45 billion since Sun Capital’s inception in 1995. Sun Capital has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as affiliates in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Shanghai and Shenzhen. For more information, please visit www.SunCapPart.com.</p>
<p>About Sleep Innovations<br />
Sleep Innovations is the leader in consumer-driven foam products, proven to deliver comfort, relaxation and rejuvenation. The company designs and manufactures advanced, memory foam products, including pillows, mattress toppers and mattresses. Through extensive clinical testing, Sleep Innovations® has found that its foam solutions help to improve the quality of its consumers&#8217; lives through better sleep. For more information, visit www.sleepinnovations.com.</p>
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		<title>Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Enters Into Agreement  To Acquire Sleep Innovations  </title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:42:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sun Capital Leverages Prior Retail and Bedding Industry Expertise in Making Acquisition Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies that can benefit from its in-house operating professionals and experience, today announced that an affiliate has entered into an agreement to acquire Sleep Innovations (or [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sun Capital Leverages Prior Retail and Bedding Industry Expertise in Making Acquisition<span id="more-3004"></span> </p>
<p>Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies that can benefit from its in-house operating professionals and experience, today announced that an affiliate has entered into an agreement to acquire Sleep Innovations (or the “Company”), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of memory foam products, including pillows, mattress toppers and mattresses. Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.</p>
<p>Sleep Innovations, headquartered in West Long Branch, New Jersey, manufactures standard and specialty polyurethane foam sold to end markets for use in bedding, furniture, auto, packaging and consumer products, and to be sold through the Company’s retail division. Sleep Innovations’ retail brands include Novaform, Bodipedic and Sleep Innovations, and it also sells products under licensed and private retail brands. </p>
<p>Sleep Innovations has strong R&#038;D capabilities and introduced more than 70 new products in 2011, including a revolutionary gel-infused memory foam, and has more than 140 new products currently in development. The Company’s product development capabilities are supported by state-of-the-art foam pouring and fabricating facilities located throughout the country. Sleep Innovations products can be found in multiple retail outlets including warehouse clubs, department stores, and through e-commerce sites.  </p>
<p>“Sun Capital has deep experience in the bedding market, most notably with bedding product retailer Mattress Firm, which was successfully exited in 2007 at an attractive return,” said Marc Leder, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Sun Capital. “Sleep Innovations will benefit from our extensive experience in the bedding and retail industries as the Company looks to continue on a growth path.”</p>
<p>About Sun Capital Partners, Inc.<br />
Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in companies that can benefit from its in–house operating professionals and experience. Sun Capital affiliates have invested in more than 305 companies worldwide with combined sales in excess of $45 billion since Sun Capital’s inception in 1995. Sun Capital has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as affiliates in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Shanghai and Shenzhen. For more information, please visit www.SunCapPart.com.</p>
<p>About Sleep Innovations<br />
Sleep Innovations is the leader in consumer-driven foam products, proven to deliver comfort, relaxation and rejuvenation. The company designs and manufactures advanced, memory foam products, including pillows, mattress toppers and mattresses. Through extensive clinical testing, Sleep Innovations® has found that its foam solutions help to improve the quality of its consumers&#8217; lives through better sleep. For more information, visit www.sleepinnovations.com.</p>
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