Dickinson Frozen Foods
December 5, 2002
Realized Investment Dickinson Frozen Foods, Inc., founded in 1986, is the oldest and largest processor of Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) onions in the United States. The company also provides fresh whole peel onions, IQF peppers, blended frozen vegetables and other specialty products. In December 2002, Caltius Mezzanine provided senior subordinated financing to support a management […]
KCAEP, LLC
March 5, 2002
Realized Investment KCAEP, LLC a holding company formed by KCA Partners, consists of three operating subsidiaries: Apex Medical Corporation, a manufacturer of low-tech, self-care medical products; KCA Foods, a majority owner of Van’s International Foods, a manufacturer of gourmet frozen waffles; and KCA Engineered Plastics, the sole owner of US Thermoplastics, a manufacturer of molded plastic […]
Homegrown Natural Foods
October 5, 2000
Realized Investment Homegrown Natural Foods was formed in 1999 as a platform to consolidate and grow branded companies in the natural foods industry. In October 2000, Caltius Mezzanine provided senior subordinated debt financing to help HomeGrown acquire Napa Valley Kitchens, Fantastic Foods, and Annie’s HomeGrown. Napa, California
Closet World
March 6, 1998
Realized Investment Closet World, Inc. designs, manufactures and installs custom-made organization and storage systems, including closet, garage, home office and entertainment systems, wall and pantry units. In March 1998, Caltius Mezzanine provided the financing to complete the recapitalization of Closet World in order to facilitate the purchase of the company by its president. Whittier, California
Pritikin Enterprises
November 6, 1997
Realized Investment Pritikin holds exclusive worldwide rights to market the Pritikin name for all purposes, except for food-related products. The company’s principal business has been the operation of the Pritikin Longevity Center in Santa Monica, California, which offers short-term residential programs for individuals focusing on nutrition, exercise, and disease management. In November 1997, Caltius provided […]