Milbank LLP advised PAG on the sale of Food Union's European ice cream business to Froneri, a joint venture between PAI Partners and Nestlé, one of the world's largest ice cream companies. The proposed transaction covers all Food Union markets in Europe: Denmark, Norway, Estonia, Latvia (except dairy), Lithuania and Romania.
"We are delighted to have advised PAG on this exit, having previously assisted PAG on its initial investment in Food Union, and are excited for Food Union's next chapter under Froneri's global platform," said Neeraj Budhwani, Milbank Corporate partner.
The Milbank deal team was led by partner Neeraj Budhwani and included Corporate associates Ben Hewett and Brian Ho.
The team also included Corporate partner Andrew Nuthall; Antitrust partners Andrea Hamilton and Alexander Rinne; Tax partner Alan Rafferty; Litigation partner Nathaniel Browand; Tax associate Jade Du Berry; Litigation associate Marina Markarian; and Antitrust associate Aisha Strohal.