4/26/2005
CLB Partners, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Anpesil Distributors, Inc., Anpesil International Corp., Grand Wholesale, Inc. and Beverage Source 1, LLC (collectively known as "Anpesil LLC") by an investor group led by CLB Partners and certain members of the Pelaez family.
Anpesil, based in North Bergen, NJ, was founded in 1970 by Antonio Pelaez Sr. and is a leading master distributor of confectionary products, including candy, chocolate, gum, cookies, non-perishable grocery, health and beauty products, beverages and sundries to wholesalers, jobbers, and regional grocery stores. The company serves the greater metropolitan New York and Northwest New Jersey markets from its distribution centers in North Bergen and Brooklyn. The company distributes products produced by all of the major manufactures, such as American Beverage Corp., Hershey, M&M Mars, Nestle, Cadbury Schweppes, and WM Wrigley, as well as well known regional brands. Anpesil differentiates itself by building collaborative, long term relationships based on service, availability of product, and competitive pricing.
CLB Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to Anpesil LLC.
About CLB Partners, LLC
CLB Partners, LLC specializes in providing financial advisory and investment banking services to the middle market, an area traditionally under served by Wall Street investment banks. Specifically, CLB has partnered with several leading commercial banks and global financial institutions to bring its experience and expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital structure analysis, enterprise valuation and strategic advisory to benefit middle market companies. Founded in 1991, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in Boston, Charlottesville and Ft. Lauderdale. For more information please call 631/425-0710 or visit the CLB Partners web site at www.clb-partners.com.
CONTACT: CLB Partners, LLC, James D. Parrino or Alex J. Abreu, 631/425-0710
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