Press release
Baar-Zug, 1 December 2010
Partners Group, the global private markets investment manager, has closed a direct investment in Casadoce Industria e Comercio des Alimentos S.A. ("Casadoce") on behalf of its clients together with its investment partner Alothon Group LLC.
Casadoce is a Brazilian developer, manufacturer and distributor of powdered beverage products including powdered soft drinks, chocolate drink mixes, and powdered sports drinks. Casadoce operates in an attractive and growing market. Partners Group will provide Casadoce with the benefits of its global industry network, which should further enhance Casadoce's strong market share and brand recognition.