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Willkie Advises Platinum Equity and Rise Baking Company on Financing for Acquisition of Jimmy’s Gourmet Bakery
Willkie Advises Platinum Equity and Rise Baking Company on Financing for Acquisition of Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery
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August 4, 2026
Willkie served as financing counsel to Platinum Equity and its portfolio company Rise Baking Company in connection with the acquisition of Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery, a manufacturer of premium cookies and baked goods.
Rise Baking Company, a leading manufacturer for in-store bakeries and foodservice operators, recently announced that it completed its acquisition of Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery, further strengthening its position in the cookie category while expanding its manufacturing capabilities in the Northeast.
Willkie previously advised Platinum Equity and Butterfly on financing for their joint acquisition of Rise Baking Company in 2024.
Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with approximately $48 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 60 operating companies that serve customers around the world.
The Willkie team was led by partners Cristopher Greer, Joshua Deason, Jason Pearl and Thomas Sharkey and included counsel Samuel Neill and associates Margaret O' Brien and Ayushi Dwivedi.
Rise Baking Company, a leading manufacturer for in-store bakeries and foodservice operators, recently announced that it completed its acquisition of Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery, further strengthening its position in the cookie category while expanding its manufacturing capabilities in the Northeast.
Willkie previously advised Platinum Equity and Butterfly on financing for their joint acquisition of Rise Baking Company in 2024.
Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with approximately $48 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 60 operating companies that serve customers around the world.
The Willkie team was led by partners Cristopher Greer, Joshua Deason, Jason Pearl and Thomas Sharkey and included counsel Samuel Neill and associates Margaret O' Brien and Ayushi Dwivedi.
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