Latham & Watkins has advised PAI Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) in connection with the sale of a majority stake in Refresco, one of the world’s largest independent beverage contract manufacturers, to KKR.

As part of the transaction, PAI Partners and BCI will retain a significant minority position in Refresco.

Founded in 1999, Refresco has pan-regional coverage in Europe and North America through its network of bottling, warehousing, logistics and other operational assets. Its production platform includes over 70 majority-owned manufacturing sites in Europe, the US, Canada and Mexico.

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