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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. In the middlemarket, average purchase price multiples on completed deals in the second quarter reached 7.4x
Food & Beverage sector experienced subdued dealmaking activity in 2023. Market-wide deal volume declined due to a scarcity of both buyers and sellers, coupled with fluctuating valuations amid prevailing economic uncertainties. The post Food & Beverage 4Q 2023 Report appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.
Washington, DC, (July 27, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”) a national middlemarket investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is thrilled to announce its exceptional achievement of being named #1 on Axial’s second quarter 2023 lower middlemarket investment bank league table.
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A leading provider of commercial food-service furniture solutions initiates sell-side engagement managed by Sun Acquisitions. Established in 1984 and under current ownership since 2014, they have been a cornerstone in the commercial furniture market.
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Kevin is an expert in the food/food distribution sector with deep relationships in the industry that create successful outcomes for our clients, stated Domenic Rinaldi, managing partner of Sun Acquisitions”.
Intrepid has a successful track record in consumer products and services, with established practices covering Food, Beverage & Agriculture; Beauty, Personal Care & Wellness; Lifestyle Brands & Apparel; and Toys & Giftware. Hewetson to launch its Restaurant & Franchise Concepts M&A and capital advisory practice.
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