Brightstar Capital Partners completes acquisition of Capstone Nutrition, a leading developer and manufacturer of nutrition products

OGDEN, Utah, Sept. 23, 2019 -- Private investment firm Brightstar Capital Partners ("Brightstar"), and leading developer and manufacturer of nutrition products Capstone Nutrition ("Capstone" or the "Company"), today announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Capstone. This acquisition was made in partnership with members of the Company's senior management team.

"Capstone is a true innovator in the growing and fragmented health and wellness market," said Gary Hokkanen, Brightstar Partner and Chairman of Capstone. "We are excited to support Capstone as it builds on its impressive reputation of offering best-in-class products and solutions to its customers."

Jared Leishman, CEO of Capstone, said, "We are thrilled with the reaction from our customers and vendors since the announcement of our partnership with Brightstar. The Brightstar team's expertise and resources will allow us to accelerate growth plans into new markets and products, and continue to be a one-stop shop for innovative nutrition solutions."