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April 27, 2021

AUA Private Equity Closes Oversubscribed Second Fund at $310 Million

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, April 27, 2021, AUA Private Equity Partners, LLC (“AUA Private Equity” or the “Firm”), a leading consumer private equity firm focused on investing in Hispanic-oriented companies and/or family-owned businesses seeking liquidity or transition is pleased to announce the final closing of AUA Private Equity Fund II, LP and its parallel funds (collectively, “Fund II”) with total capital commitments of $310 million.

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March 9, 2021

AUA Private Equity Recapitalizes bistroMD In Partnership With Its Founders

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (March 9, 2021) – AUA Private Equity Partners, LLC (“AUA Private Equity”) is pleased to announce the recapitalization of Bistro MD, LLC (“bistroMD” or the “Company”) in partnership with its founders Edward Cederquist and Dr. Caroline Cederquist.

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February 24, 2021

Industry Veteran Joe Flanigan Appointed As CEO and Board Member of Westminster Pet Products

West Palm Beach, FL – February 24th, 2021 — AUA Private Equity Partners, LLC (“AUA Private Equity”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Flanigan as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Westminster Pet Products, LLC (“Westminster” or the “Company”).

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January 12, 2021

AUA Consummates Sale of Associated Supermarket Group

Port Washington, NY – January 12, 2021 – AUA Private Equity Partners, LLC (“AUA Private Equity”) is pleased to announce that it has consummated the sale of Associated Supermarket Group, LLC (“ASG”), to ASG’s senior management, led by Joe Garcia (CEO) and Zulema Wiscovitch (EVP & CAO) with financing from Freedom 3 Capital and other investors.

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October 13, 2020

AUA Private Equity Consummates Sale of Indulge Desserts

New York, NY – October 13, 2020 – AUA Private Equity Partners, LLC (“AUA Private Equity”) is pleased to announce that it has consummated the sale of Indulge Desserts Holdings, LLC (“Indulge Desserts” or the “Company”), a manufacturer of premium gourmet desserts to the foodservice and retail sectors.

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September 8, 2020

AUA Private Equity Announces Acquisition of Westminster Pet Products

New York, NY – September 8th 2020 —AUA Private Equity Partners, LLC (“AUA Private Equity”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Westminster Pet Products (“Westminster” or the “Company”), a family-owned developer and marketer of pet treats, chews and supplies as well as shoe care products.

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July 31, 2020

AUA Private Equity-backed Trufood Manufacturing Acquires Simply Natural Foods, LLC

PITTSBURGH, July 31, 2020 —AOG, LLC d/b/a TruFood Manufacturing (“TruFood” or “Company”), a leading snack food contract manufacturer, backed by AUA Private Equity Partners, LLC (“AUA Private Equity”), today announced the acquisition of Simply Natural Foods (“SNF”), a leader in the better-for-you co-manufacturing segment.

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March 3, 2020

AUA Private Equity-backed Gourmet Culinary Partners Appoints Senior Management Team and Grows Its Platform With The Acquisition Of Holiday Foods™

New York, NY—March 3, 2020 — AUA Private Equity Partners, LLC (“AUA Private Equity”) on behalf of its portfolio company, Gourmet Culinary Partners, LLC (“GCP”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Holiday Foods™, and the recruitment of a senior executive management team to lead the integration and execution of the GCP platform.

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January 16, 2020

AUA-backed Gourmet Culinary Partners Acquires Chicago-based Van-Lang Enterprises

New York, NY—January 16, 2020—AUA Private Equity Partners, LLC (“AUA Private Equity”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Van-Lang Enterprises, Inc. (“Van-Lang”), a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of appetizers and hors d’oeuvres with national distribution and strong presence in the Midwest with self-distribution capabilities in the Chicago marketplace.

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August 20, 2019

AUA Private Equity Eliminates $6.8 Million In Medical Debt For Approximately 5,000 Families

New York, NY—August 20, 2019—AUA Private Equity Partners, LLC (“AUA Private Equity” or “AUA”) is proud to announce that it has purchased and retired $6.8 million in medical debt for approximately 5,000 U.S. families across the states of New York, Florida, Illinois, and New Jersey.

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