Thursday, September 14

HATFIELD, PA – September 14, 2006 – The Clemens Family Corporation (“CFC”) and its primary subsidiary, Hatfield Quality Meats, Inc. (“Hatfield”), closed on $60,000,000 in credit facilities with a syndicate of lenders led by MidAtlantic Farm Credit, ACA.   Hatfield is a leading manufacturer and supplier of fresh and processed quality pork products such as hams, bacon, sausage, hot dogs and deli meats. 

Fairmount Partners acted as financial advisor to The Clemens Family Corporation and Hatfield Quality Meats, Inc. in the arrangement of these credit facilities.