ArentFox Schiff Advises Sutil Group in Sunshine Raisin Acquisition

AFS successfully represented Sutil Group, a leading Chilean agricultural business group, in the acquisition of California-based Sunshine Raisin Corporation, one of the top processors of premium-quality dried fruits in the United States.

The Beverage & Food team from AFS advised Sutil Group on the transaction and included attorneys from our Corporate & Securities, Food, Drug, Medical Device & Cosmetic, Labor, Employment & OSHA, Real Estate, and Trademark groups. AFS provided comprehensive advisory services throughout the transaction, including the Letter of Intent, due diligence, and negotiating and drafting the deal documents. After the stock purchase was finalized, AFS supported Sutil Group by advising National Raisin Company in a complex refinancing process with JPMorgan, ensuring a seamless financial transition and structuring for future growth.

The AFS team was led by Justin A. Goldberg and included Mamta K. Shah, Andrew Dykens, Emily Cowley Leongini, Peter T. Butler, M.J. Pritchett, Steven Sung Soo Yoon, Jeffery B. Weston, Michelle R. Bowling, Tiffany O. Yadegar, Gio Singh, Jose Antonio Gomez Canales, Rita Y. Liu, Mario A. Torrico, Yusef Abutouq, Shannon Rieger, Anna Mandel, and Ryan J. Foley.

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