Antarctica Advisors Acts as Exclusive Investment Banking Advisor to Distributor Arctic Fisheries in its Majority Sale to SNH Capital Partners

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November 13, 2025 – Antarctica Advisors LLC, acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to Arctic Fisheries Ltd. in the sale of a majority stake to SNH Capital Partners.

With roots dating back to 1921, Arctic Fisheries is a household name in the North American Seafood Industry, importing and distributing premium seafood products to foodservice customers nationwide. Arctic Fisheries offers a wide variety of Groundfish, Crab, and Lobster products. Michael Kotok, its owner and CEO, will remain a shareholder post-transaction and will, together with his experienced team, continue contributing to the company’s growth.

Founded in 1995 and based in Austin, Texas, SNH Capital Partners is a privately-held investment firm that invests in middle-market companies. SNH has maintained a long-term investment approach built on sustainable, scalable, and profitable growth across the middle-market. The acquisition of Arctic Fisheries marks SNH’s first investment in the Seafood Industry.

Michael Kotok, CEO of Arctic Fisheries, commented: “Antarctica’s experienced team understood our needs and leveraged its relationships in the industry to find Arctic Fisheries a new majority owner that shares our vision, values our employees, and will help us grow the company over the foreseeable future. Antarctica assisted us in navigating through this complex process, resulting in a successful transaction for all stakeholders.  The partnership with SNH is meaningful for us, providing us with many tools to expand into new markets while providing additional value to customers, vendors and sustainable fisheries world-wide.  We’re very excited.”

Ignacio Kleiman, Managing Partner at Antarctica Advisors, commented: “Arctic Fisheries is one of the well-known names in the North American Seafood Industry, dating back to 1921. We are proud to have been trusted by Michael to assist in this transaction, and we look forward to watching the company continue to prosper.”

 

Antarctica Advisors LLC is a licensed broker-dealer, member of FINRA and SIPC

For further information on Antarctica Advisors LLC please go to www.AntarcticaLLC.com

Antarctica Advisors acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to The Town Dock

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March 17, 2025 – Antarctica Advisors LLC, the leading Seafood Industry-focused M&A advisory firm, acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to The Town Dock (“The Town Dock”), one of the leading harvesters, processors and distributors of premium-quality, U.S. Squid, in its 100% sale to American Food Partners (“AFP”), a growing Seafood player in the U.S..

Founded in 1980, The Town Dock is a fully integrated seafood business with fishing, unloading, processing & packing operations. The Town Dock has docking operations in Port Judith, RI and BRC-certified processing facilities in Narragansett and Johnston, RI. The company is well known for its high-quality, fresh and frozen Squid products distributed through retail and foodservice.

Ryan Clark, President of The Town Dock, commented:

“We are grateful to have worked with Antarctica Advisors. The team quickly understood my family’s business and exactly what we were looking for in a buyer. Their Seafood industry knowledge and advice were critical to putting together and negotiating the best possible transaction.”

Ignacio Tirado, Principal of American Food Partners, shared:

“It is an honor to continue Noah and Ryan Clark’s life work and be part of the company’s next development phase. We aim to continue investing and growing the business in the U.S. and to integrate our global sourcing capabilities into it.”

Ignacio Kleiman, Managing Partner of Antarctica Advisors, pointed out:

“Town Dock expands AFP’s direct access to the U.S. market with a brand recognized for its high-quality Squid products. We very much appreciated the opportunity to have worked with Town Dock’s team and look forward to watching the company’s continued growth.”

 

About Antarctica Advisors LLC

Antarctica Advisors LLC is an independent strategic and financial advisory firm formed by a group of seasoned investment banking professionals with expertise in M&A advisory and private equity and debt capital raising. Antarctica’s headquarters are strategically located in Miami, FL providing close connection to its corporate clients in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Antarctica Advisors LLC is a licensed broker-dealer, member of FINRA and SIPC

For further information on Antarctica Advisors LLC please go to www.AntarcticaLLC.com

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