BT Corporate Finance advises Galati Cheese on acquisition

Windsor, ON ⁠–⁠ Baker Tilly Corporate Finance is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Galati Cheese Company Ltd. (“Galati Cheese”) by Kirtland Capital Partners VI (“Kirtland”). In this transaction, Baker Tilly Corporate Finance was the exclusive financial and sell-side advisor to Galati Cheese and its shareholders.

A national advisory firm, Baker Tilly Corporate Finance is focused on facilitating business transactions for small‑ to mid‑market entrepreneurial clients, a group often inadequately served by business brokers or larger investment firms. Baker Tilly’s dedicated and experienced team focuses on providing sell‑side advisory, buy‑side advisory, as well as tax and valuation services.

“In our role as sell‑side advisors, we were happy to help Galati close the deal with Kirtland, exiting the business on the most desirable terms possible,” explains Baker Tilly Corporate Finance managing director Mike McIsaac. “We pride ourselves on helping clients realize their earned success, and we always aim to maximize their return. The transaction between Galati and Kirtland is no exception, and we believe the former’s legacy is ideally positioned to thrive in new hands.”

A Windsor‑based manufacturer established in 1967, Galati Cheese has built a stellar reputation for producing top‑tier mozzarella and artisan cheese varieties with a loyal customer base of local pizzerias, grocery stores and distributors. Kirtland Capital is a Cleveland‑based private equity fund that aims to build upon the strengths of businesses through strategic acquisitions, innovative strategies and productivity enhancements.

“We are proud to partner with the team at Kirtland to support the expansion of Galati Cheese,” explains Galati CEO Peter Piazza. “The legacy built by Mr. Galati will live on as we grow the brand.”