A company backed by private equity firm Permira funds has signed definitive agreements to simultaneously acquire both Medora Snacks, LLC and Ideal Snacks Holding Corp. Medora manufactures branded healthy snacks, including PopCorners and popped bean chips. Ideal is a contract manufacturer for better-for-you diversified popped snacks. The Permira funds will combine Medora and Ideal under a single holding company called BFY Holdings I, LLC. A Pillbury team led by Corporate senior counsel Roger Berg served as legal advisor to Medora and Ideal. The team also included Corporate partner Jonathan J. Russo, Tax partner James T. Chudy, Tax partner Brian M. Blum, Corporate counsel Michael Mueller, Corporate senior associate Bianca K. Bowen, Corporate associate Alexandra F. Calcado, Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Steven A. Kaplan, Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources senior counsel Chuca Meyer, Intellectual Property counsel Michelle L. Mehok, Executive Compensation & Benefits senior associate Bradley A. Benedict, Tax senior associate Nora Burke, Corporate associate Paulo H.C. Varnieri and Corporate associate Brian Waterman.