Pine Creek Recaps Hilden America

Pine Creek Partners has sponsored a recapitalization of Hilden America Inc., a South Boston, Va.-based provider of luxury linens to high-end hotels and restaurants. No financial terms were disclosed for the deal, which also included participation by SunTrust Bank.

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Hilden America Inc. (www.hildenamerica.com) announced today that it has completed a recapitalization financed and backed by Washington, DC-based private equity firm Pine Creek Partners (www.pinecreekpartners.com) in partnership with SunTrust Bank.

Headquartered in South Boston (VA), Hilden is a luxury linen provider to high-end hotels and restaurants and specializes in long staple, Egyptian cotton bed, table and bath linen, as well as terry towels, robes and slippers. Customers include the Sun Valley Company, The Greenbrier, The Breakers, The Homestead, the Inn at Little Washington and the Pebble Beach Company. This transaction will allow Hilden to strengthen working capital resources and solidly position the Company for future growth.

Hilden, a well known name in textiles, was founded in 1874 and was previously a privately-owned family business. As a subsidiary of British textile manufacturer Hilden Manufacturing, Hilden America was established as a direct presence in the United States in 1989 through the acquisition of Halifax Cotton Mills. In 2006, investors including the Company's current CEO Russell Basch, purchased this US division.

Pine Creek is very pleased to have partnered with proven executive and CEO Russell Basch who has overseen solid revenue growth and margin expansion during his tenure at Hilden. Mr. Basch will own a significant amount of the business going forward. “This infusion of capital and talent will provide tremendous opportunities for Hilden,” said Basch. “We will be able to even better offer our customers the right products on time with a continued focus on excellent quality, delivery and prices. Moreover, this transaction will enable Hilden to continue to grow organically and via acquisitions.”

“This transaction fits squarely with Pine Creek's objective of partnering with skilled management teams to realize opportunities to really grow businesses and create value,” said Hilden Chairman and Pine Creek Managing Partner George McCabe. “Hilden enjoys a unique advantage with its US-based cut and sew operation and unequaledsourcing capabilities which affords the Company the ability to quickly deliver high-quality products at competitive prices. The growth prospects are truly exciting.”

“For over 130 years, Hilden has been providing high-quality linens to its customers,” Basch said. “Pine Creek's financial support strongly positions the company to continue to constantly exceed its customer expectations and also realize its plans for significant growth.”

Hilden America Inc. is a leading provider of luxury table, bed, and bath linens to the hospitality industry. Through its Virginia manufacturing facility and strong relationships worldwide, Hilden America proudly offers sophisticated products of unbeatable quality to a range of clients including 4 and 5 star hotels and fine dining establishments. With seasoned staff and a 130-year old weaving heritage, Hilden America fuses tradition with technology to maintain quality, give outstanding customer service, and provide dependable delivery dates. For more on Hilden America and its long-lasting, luxurious products visit www.hildenamerica.com.

Pine Creek Partners, Washington, D.C., manages a proprietary private equity fund that offers capital and guidance to growing companies and the executives who currently or in the future will run them. The firm was founded on the belief that entrepreneurs are unique leaders whose vision and energy is the core of a successful company. Through constructive and confidential partnerships, Pine Creek provides unobtrusive advice and timely funding for expanding or purchasing a business, or providing liquidity to an owner. Over the past decade, our founding partners have invested over $600 million in more than 30 companies and helped numerous executives build businesses. To learn more about Pine Creek's management-focused approach, visit www.pinecreekpartners.com.