O2 Sponsor Finance, a division of Old Second National Bank provided senior secured credit facilities to support Encore Consumer Capital in its acquisition of Chalet Desserts ("Chalet").

Based in Sacramento, CA, Chalet is a specialty manufacturer of frozen bakery desserts and baked good inclusions that are sold into the in-store bakery at supermarkets and convenience stores as well as foodservice and ingredient end-markets.

"We are excited to support Encore Consumer Capital's acquisition of Chalet. Chalet is a category leader with extensive manufacturing capabilities and an impressive management team. We look forward to supporting Chalet's growth. " said Nick O'Brien, Senior Vice President, O2 Sponsor Finance.

Encore Consumer Capital is a private equity investment firm focused on the consumer products industry. The firm has raised over $900 million in committed capital and invested in over 40 companies in the sector. Encore's current and prior investments include food and beverage manufacturers and marketers, pet products companies, personal care/beauty companies, and food distribution companies. The firm targets companies with between $10 million and $150 million in annual revenues where Encore's strong expertise in strategy development, brand marketing, manufacturing and supply chain optimization, and distribution expansion can drive performance.