Centerplate Announces Acquisition by Kohlberg & Co.

September 19, 2008

Centerplate, Inc. has agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of private equity firm Kohlberg & Co., LLC in a cash deal to be effected through a debt tender offer and a merger. Cahill is advising Centerplate in connection with the approximately $200 million transaction, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2009.