August 20, 2025
Willkie is representing Henry Crown & Company in its sale of Provisur Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of further processing solutions to the protein industry, to KKR-backed Fortifi Food Processing Solutions, Inc., a global leader in food processing automation and related software.
Fortifi recently announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Provisur, deepening Fortifi’s capabilities in downstream protein processing. Provisur’s family of trusted brands includes advanced solutions in grinding, forming, slicing and tumbling technologies and complements Fortifi’s existing portfolio, enhancing its ability to deliver integrated solutions to food processing customers around the world.
The acquisition is subject to standard regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Henry Crown & Company is the Chicago-based family office for the Crown family. It manages business interests and oversees investments in publicly traded securities, real estate, investment funds, and privately held operating companies.
The Willkie team is led by partners Eddie Best and Esther Chang and associate Pablo Benjumea Gutierrez and includes associates Brannock Furey and Katherine Sears.
Fortifi recently announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Provisur, deepening Fortifi’s capabilities in downstream protein processing. Provisur’s family of trusted brands includes advanced solutions in grinding, forming, slicing and tumbling technologies and complements Fortifi’s existing portfolio, enhancing its ability to deliver integrated solutions to food processing customers around the world.
The acquisition is subject to standard regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Henry Crown & Company is the Chicago-based family office for the Crown family. It manages business interests and oversees investments in publicly traded securities, real estate, investment funds, and privately held operating companies.
The Willkie team is led by partners Eddie Best and Esther Chang and associate Pablo Benjumea Gutierrez and includes associates Brannock Furey and Katherine Sears.
