Lincoln International Represents Palladium Equity Partners and Management in the sale of Castro Cheese to Dairy Farmers of America

CHICAGO, November 10, 2010 – Lincoln International (“Lincoln”), a global middle-market investment bank, announced today that it had advised Palladium Equity Partners, LLC, (together with its affiliates, "Palladium") and its portfolio company, Castro Cheese Company, Inc. (“Castro Cheese” or the “Company”), in the sale of Castro Cheese to Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (“DFA”).  Terms were not disclosed.

Castro Cheese, based in Houston, TX, manufactures and markets premium, authentic Hispanic cheeses and other dairy products that target the rapidly growing Hispanic demographic in the United States.  The Company’s products are sold nationally under the brand “La Vaquita” to the grocery, mass and club store channels.

Lincoln International is an independent investment bank specializing in advisory services and financings for middle-market transactions.  The sale of Castro Cheese is another key credential in Lincoln’s highly active Food and Consumer practice. 

About Lincoln International
Lincoln International specializes in merger and acquisition advisory services, private capital raising, and restructuring advice on mid-market transactions.  Lincoln International also provides fairness opinions, valuations and pension advisory services on a wide range of transaction sizes.  With 10 offices in Asia, Europe and North America, and strategic partnerships with leading institutions in China and India, Lincoln International has strong local knowledge and contacts in the key global economies.  The organization provides clients with senior-level attention, in-depth industry expertise and integrated resources.  By being focused and independent, Lincoln International serves its clients without conflicts of interest.  More information about Lincoln International can be obtained at www.lincolninternational.com.
 

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