Ropes & Gray advised Lakeview Capital in an agreement to sell MyMochi Ice Cream, the largest mochi ice cream brand in the United States, to Morinaga & Co., Ltd. This strategic acquisition brings together two iconic businesses with strong brand heritage, deep category expertise, and complementary capabilities. The agreement was announced on March 9 in a press release.
Lakeview Capital is a dedicated search fund focused on acquiring and enhancing B2B and B2C service businesses in the Great Lakes region.
Morinaga & Co., Ltd. is the holding company of Morinaga America, Inc., a leading global confectionery manufacturer.
The team was led by private equity partners Gabrielle DiBernardi and Martin Ruhaak and included tax partner Aaron Harsh, employment partner Stephanie Bruce, and IP transactions partner Erica Han.
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