DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Hearthside Food Solutions, a leading food contract manufacturer, announced it has entered into a global Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) with key stakeholders, which includes filing voluntary petitions for prearranged Chapter 11 cases in the United States Bankruptcy Court. The RSA is intended to right-size the balance sheet, infuse the business with significant equity capital and position Hearthside for long-term growth.
To best serve its customer base and position itself for long-term growth, Hearthside plans to eliminate more than $1.9 billion of debt while securing $200 million of new equity capital at exit through the restructuring.
“Today’s announcement marks an incredibly important step forward for Hearthside, our valued customers and our dedicated team as we continue to transform our business for the future,” said Darlene Nicosia, CEO of Hearthside. “With a sustainable capital structure and a significant infusion of new capital to fund our long-term plan, we will be well-equipped to enhance our leadership in the food manufacturing industry as we drive continued innovation and growth.”