News

September 1, 2006

Norwest Mezzanine Partners Invests $12.0 Million in Duni Corp, Inc.

Norwest Mezzanine Partners invested $10.0 million of senior subordinated notes and $2.0 million in common equity in Duni Corp, Inc., a leading full-service manufacturer of disposable plastic containers and converter of premium paper products for customers in the foodservice and retail markets.

Norwest Equity Partners served as the private equity sponsor for this transaction. Visit www.nep.com for more information.

NMP Contact: Carter Balfour, 612-215-1664, cbalfour@nmp.com

Norwest Equity Partners (NEP) is a leading middle market investment focused on partnering with business owners and building companies into industry leaders. With a reputation for quality investments and exceptional financial returns since 1961, NEP manages nearly $5 billion of capital through a series of equity and mezzanine funds. Offering creative and flexible transaction solutions through management buyouts, recapitalizations and growth financings, NEP seeks $30-$150 million equity investment opportunities for growing and profitable companies within the agriculture, applied technology, business services, consumer products and services, distribution, healthcare and industrial industry sectors. NEP is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota; please visit nep.com for more information.