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Food & Beverage 3Q 2024 Report

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In Q3 2024, 113 transactions were announced in the food and beverage industry, continuing a trend of steady deal volume across segments and reflecting a 25% increase in M&A activity on a year-over-year basis. The post Food & Beverage 3Q 2024 Report appeared first on FOCUS. DOWNLOAD THIS REPORT.

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Food & Beverage 4Q 2023 Report

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Food & Beverage sector experienced subdued dealmaking activity in 2023. The post Food & Beverage 4Q 2023 Report appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. Encouragingly, the latter part of the year witnessed a positive shift, particularly in middle-market deals, where valuations averaged 7.5x

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Food & Beverage 2Q 2023 Report

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While the M&A environment remains challenging for companies across industries, the Food and Beverage sector is marked by its resilience and appetite for growth opportunities. The post Food & Beverage 2Q 2023 Report appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. Read the full report.

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GrubMarket: One of the Most Active Buyers in Food Distribution M&A

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GrubMarket, a B2B food marketplace that primarily sells to retail grocers, has become one of the most active buyers in food distribution M&A. Why is GrubMarket, a technology company, buying up B2B food distributors? Those dual experiences shaped Xu’s vision of modernizing the food supply chain.

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Food & Beverage 3Q 2023 Report

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The post Food & Beverage 3Q 2023 Report appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. Conversely, companies with lower profit margins and slower growth rates witnessed a drop in interest from potential buyers. Read the full report.

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Food & Beverage 2Q 2024 Report

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2Q 2024 M&A Report : The second quarter brought a slight uptick in Food & Beverage deal volume, offering a positive signal as M&A markets recover from the declines observed in 2023. DOWNLOAD THIS REPORT The post Food & Beverage 2Q 2024 Report appeared first on FOCUS.

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Food Distribution is Ripe for M&A

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In this article, which joins our ongoing coverage of the Food & Beverage industry, we introduce an overview of M&A activity in food distribution with a focus on fresh food. The pandemic accelerated innovation at all levels as it spotlighted weaknesses and systemic inefficiencies, particularly in food distribution.

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