Japan's Ezaki Glico buys chocolate company from US GP
Ezaki Glico, a Japanese food company that markets a number of branded snack products, has acquired a majority stake in chocolate maker TCHO from US growth and venture capital firm Emil Capital Partners.
Financial details have not been disclosed. Emil initially invested during a Series B round for the company in 2013, reportedly acquiring $5.7 million worth of shares. Value-add measures during the holding...
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