Ares Capital Corporation served as administrative agent and sole lender for the senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition of Cozzini Bros by Birch Hill Equity Partners. Cozzini Bros is a leading provider of subscription-based commercial knife and cutlery sharpening services and related products to customers ranging from local restaurants to large national chains and nationwide kitchen services organisations.

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