VRA Advises Fisher Nut Company on its Investment from Rural American Fund
VRA Partners is pleased to announce that Fisher Nut Company ("FNC" or the "Company") has completed an investment from Rural American Fund ("RAF"). RAF made its investment in partnership with the Company's founding shareholder. VRA Partners acted as the exclusive financial advisor to FNC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1986 and strategically located in Modesto, CA in the Central Valley of California, FNC is one of the world's top processors of high-quality almonds. The Company acquires, processes, packs, stores and distributes natural whole-shelled and in-shell almonds. Fisher Nut's state-of-the-art processing facilities utilize advanced equipment and automation technology to receive, size, sort and package almonds for the Company's global customer base. FNC's reputation for food quality and safety are cornerstones of its success.
"VRA helped us find the best partner to support the Company's continued growth objectives. Their deep transaction expertise and hands-on approach were critical throughout the process. I am very pleased with the outcome, and I look forward to an exciting future as Fisher Nut continues supporting California almond growers and the sale of their products worldwide," said FNC CEO Ron Fisher.
RAF is a Chicago-based private equity firm with an innovative, niche strategy targeting the favorable dynamics of the agribusiness market. The firm is currently investing out of its third fund.
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