Intrepid Banker Insights

MARCH 11, 2024

Intrepid Investment Bankers Food, Beverage & Agriculture Sector Update – Winter 2024 We’re excited to present our latest sector update highlighting key themes we are tracking across food and beverage categories in 2024! Consider these insights for the year ahead!

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 1, 2024

A leading provider of commercial food-service furniture solutions initiates sell-side engagement managed by Sun Acquisitions. Sun Acquisitions, a Chicago-based mergers and acquisitions firm, will oversee the sell-side engagement.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 26, 2024

The commercial food distribution industry is at a pivotal crossroads. A tactical maneuver gaining traction is the consolidation of operations through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Business acquisition is not merely about expansion; it’s a strategic reshaping of a food distribution company’s operational DNA.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

August 01, 2024: SEAM Group, a B2B business products and services company that provides safety, reliability, maintenance, and enterprise asset management services in the hospitality, food processing, and pharmaceutical industries, was acquired by ABB for an undisclosed amount.

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Benchmark International

JULY 2, 2024

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Old Mill by MFC Foods ( t/a Dessert First ).

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How2Exit

JANUARY 13, 2024

b' E177: Serial Founder Max Koutny Shares His Entrepreneurial Journey and Acquisition Criteria - Watch Here rn rn About The Guest(s): Max Koutny is a serial entrepreneur and founder of multiple companies. He has experience in various industries, including architecture, specialty products, health and wellness, and organic skincare.

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JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 18, 2023

At a recent Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) conference, Arun Rao, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) Consumer Protection Branch (CPB), reiterated DOJ’s “Safe Harbor Policy” with respect to mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 21, 2024

Zomato, the Indian food delivery giant, has acquired the entertainment ticketing business of financial services firm Paytm for $244.1 The acquisition, among the largest M&A deals among new-age Indian tech companies, includes Paytm’s ticketing services for movies, sports and events.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The food distribution industry is at a critical juncture, grappling with labor shortages that threaten the stability and efficiency of supply chains. The Role of M&A in Addressing Labor Shortages M&A offers a strategic avenue for food distribution companies to acquire technological solutions to mitigate labor shortages.

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Benchmark International

APRIL 3, 2024

Explore the latest trends in the 2024 Global Consumer, Food, & Retail Industry Report. Read more to discover key insights from social commerce to same-day delivery and more.

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 18, 2024

Sun Acquisitions announces its latest sell-side engagement, representing a well-established catering business in operation for over 30 years and based in Illinois. Sun Acquisitions, a renowned mergers and acquisitions firm based in Chicago, will oversee the sell-side engagement which will be led by senior advisor Kevin Collins.

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TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

French grocery delivery startup La Belle Vie is acquiring Frichti, another food delivery service that was placed under court-ordered receivership. This is yet another chapter in the tumultuous story of quick commerce and food delivery […]

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JANUARY 26, 2024

Major Food Group, the team behind Carbone, plans to help Altamarea Group open Marea satellites around the world.

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Peak Frameworks

MAY 2, 2024

Understanding Vertical Mergers A vertical merger involves a company integrating with another that operates within its own supply chain, either upstream (suppliers) or downstream (distributors). Anti-trust Issues: Especially in North America, regulatory scrutiny can delay or derail mergers that significantly alter market dynamics.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Intrepid Investment Bankers Intrepid elevates Brian Levin to Co-Head of its Food, Beverage & Agriculture practice and hires Gavin Daniels as Managing Director Intrepid Investment Bankers announced today the expansion of its Food, Beverage & Agriculture (FBA) team.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

AUGUST 14, 2024

All-cash offer would dwarf 2008 takeover of Wrigley by Mars but could face scrutiny from watchdogs Mars, the chocolate to pet food group, has reportedly struck a $30bn (£23.4bn) deal to buy Kellanova, the maker of Pringles and Pop-Tarts.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Our M&A team is honored to have represented clients in some of the most compelling transactions in 2023—from advising SoftBank on two acquisitions of public companies in the robotics space, to partnering with sustainable food chain investing firm Paine Schwartz Partners and Special New Fruit Licensing (SNFL) on SNFL’s combination with International (..)

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 18, 2023

announced this morning its acquisition of Boxed.com and “other intellectual property portfolios and affiliates” in an all-cash transaction. MSG says it will continue to serve Boxed customers, vendors and brands following the acquisition. based regional distributor MSG Distributors, Inc. ”

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Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 26, 2024

As ancillary costs drive up the operating expenses of smaller food distributors, many are turning to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a strategic solution. The Challenge of High Operating Expenses The food distribution industry is notorious for thin margins and high operational costs.

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Benchmark International

JULY 6, 2023

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated a transaction between Sunny Morning Foods, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL) and Burris Logistics (Milford, Delaware).

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 4, 2023

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the successful sale of Custom Cylinders, Inc. These products are used for food packaging and processing, medical, printing, automotive, material handling systems and other applications. About Sun Acquisitions : Sun Acquisitions is a Chicago-based mergers and acquisitions firm.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 21, 2023

Singapore’s ride-hailing and food delivery company Grab has signed an agreement for its car rental unit Grab Rentals to acquire Trans-cab , the city-state’s third-largest taxi operator. The Nasdaq-listed ride-hailing giant says the acquisition will allow Grab to provide a more extensive base of drivers.

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Benchmark International

JULY 3, 2023

Benchmark International is pleased to announce Bidvest Branded Products Holdings' acquisition of Green Home Products. For over a decade, Green Home Products has blazed a trail in introducing environmentally friendly, compostable food packagings solutions, such as bagasse and plant-based bioplastic products, to the Southern African market.

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The Harvard Law School Forum

JANUARY 7, 2023

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II, creating a mass humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the region, multiplying food and energy insecurity around the world, and exacerbating unresolved supply chain disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Acquisitions of U.S.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 27, 2024

FOCUS Managing Director and Food and Beverage Team Leader, Mike McCraw interviews Mark Underhill from BMSS. Mark is the team leader of BMSS’ transaction advisory services and provides insight to those interested in the possibility of selling their business.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

JUNE 26, 2024

Potential tie-up with meal-delivery firm Doordash was reportedly discussed but rejected in May Shares in the UK food delivery company Deliveroo have risen after reports that US rival Doordash held takeover talks with the business, with analysts suggesting other bidders could come forward in the coming weeks.

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Periculum Capital

MAY 21, 2024

Periculum was engaged to advise on the sale of the business by the owner, John Cory, due to Periculum’s extensive food and ag expertise. Periculum’s customized process included contacting strategic buyers in the niche food ingredient market, and the broader grain and commercial mixes markets.

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Benchmark International

JUNE 14, 2023

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of James Hamilton Group by Zeus Group. It now has 51 locations worldwide, having embarked on a series of acquisitions since 2019. By joining forces with James Hamilton Group, Zeus will expand its current offering in the food and retail packaging sector.

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M&A Leadership Council

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Art of M&A® / Financing and Refinancing An excerpt from The Art of M&A, Fifth Edition: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide by Alexandra Reed Lajoux Can a buyer always finance all or part of a transaction through partial divestments or spin-offs? Not necessarily. United States of America: McGraw Hill, 2019.

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Benchmark International

JULY 10, 2023

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Walsall-based First Response by Slough-based Impact Futures. The acquisition of First Response serves as a bolt-on to Impact Futures learning programmes, expanding the company’s portfolio of training solutions for businesses and individuals.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 13, 2024

Nutritics, an Irish-founded food service technology company, has acquired Ten Kites, a UK-based menu publishing platform. This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction. Download Case Study

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Benchmark International

AUGUST 1, 2023

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Wicklow-based Paramount Packaging by Mediahuis Ireland, through its Reach Group subsidiary. The company comprises a number of business units, including Reach-Delpac, a supplier of catering disposables, food-to-go packaging, hygiene products and luxury retail packaging.

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The Deal

AUGUST 16, 2023

“We [have] closed 24 acquisitions but we probably lost over 250 acquisitions over the past nine years — we are bidding on all the opportunities that are out there but we are also very disciplined.” was founded as GPM Investments LLC in 2003 and went public in 2020 via a merger with a SPAC. Richmond, Va.-based

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Elliott, which owns the book chain Waterstones and has a controlling stake in the food chain Wasabi, raised its offer to between 65p and 70p a share, although this is likely to be rejected again by the Currys board, Sky News reported. Continue reading.

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M&A Leadership Council

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Art of M&A® / Financing and Refinancing An excerpt from The Art of M&A, Fifth Edition: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide by Alexandra Reed Lajoux Can a buyer always finance all or part of a transaction through partial divestments or spin-offs? Not necessarily. United States of America: McGraw Hill, 2019.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 15, 2023

Washington, DC, (August 15, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that it has added two new managing directors, Mike McCraw and William R. Bill”) Snow.

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Benchmark International

JUNE 1, 2023

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of rc - research & consulting by management consult. The company invests in profitable companies in the industrial, software, services, food and agricultural technology sectors. The company will continue to operate in Bielefeld with its current employees.

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