Chris Witkowsky

Smith System is backed by Levine Leichtman's fifth fund. 

The acquisition marks A&R's entry into the liquid chemical supply-chain services.

The lending is secured by agricultural production loans originated by Ag Resource. 

The CP Company acquisition is the fourth since One Equity acquired W.W. Williams. 

In parallel with the closing of the investment, Dept also agreed to acquire Swiss-based digital agency Hinderling Volkart.

Pacur's CEO Barry Johnson and the management team will continue running the business, while the Johnson family will remain significant owners. 

Co-Founders Jose Molina and Javier Chisbert will hold a significant stake in the company with Molina leading the business as CEO.

Verde Farms' main products include steaks, grinds, roasts and stews, hot dogs and sausages.

Other investors included Altamar Capital Partners and Overbrook A. Capital Group.

WCAS-backed Green Street Advisors inks a media deal and TPG explores a secondary single-asset transaction for Creative Artists Agency.