Focus Investment Banking

MAY 10, 2024

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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Sun Acquisitions

MAY 3, 2024

Along the aisle view of empty warehouse interior In the evolving landscape of global food distribution, the urgency for sustainable practices has never been more pronounced. With the world grappling with climate change, biodiversity loss, and a growing population, the food distribution sector stands at a crucial crossroads.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 6, 2024

PRESS RELEASE Paris – October 07, 2024 Bureau Veritas refocuses its portfolio in line with its LEAP | 28 strategy and enters into an agreement to sell.

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 2, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of food distribution, evolving consumer preferences have increasingly leaned towards health and wellness products. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a strategic tool for food distributors to achieve this diversification rapidly and efficiently.

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 15, 2023

An investment portfolio is a basket of various types of financial assets owned by an investor. The art of investment revolves around the strategic assembly of financial assets into an investment portfolio. The art of investment revolves around the strategic assembly of financial assets into an investment portfolio.

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 22, 2023

Hypergiant will also work with other companies in Trive’s portfolio, including San Diego-based Forward Slope, which won a large contract from the U.S. Trive, which has over $4 billion assets under management, invests in companies in industries ranging from aerospace, to food and beverage, to healthcare.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 26, 2024

The commercial food distribution industry is at a pivotal crossroads. By acquiring companies with more efficient production or distribution methods, food distribution companies can absorb the shock of escalating expenses and secure a competitive edge. In this high-stakes environment, M&A emerges as a pivotal tool.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AUGUST 2, 2024

02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big Idea Ventures, a global investment leader within the food-tech, agri-tech, and materials science sectors, is happy to announce that its portfolio company Uproot Inc. NEW YORK, Aug. was acquired by leading, premium, plant-based beverage brand Califia Farms LLC.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Smucker, the maker of jellies, Jif peanut butter and Uncrustables, agreed to take over Hostess Brands, adding Twinkies, Ho Hos and Ding Dongs to its portfolio of snacks.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AUGUST 28, 2024

Strategic acquisition strengthens IP portfolio with the addition of patent-pending technology proven to eliminate pathogens in food production and storage facilities and indoor farms, commercial and industrial applications, hospitals, schools, residential applications and more Strategic acquisition strengthens IP portfolio with the addition of patent-pending (..)

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

APRIL 29, 2024

The acquisition of Camlab bolsters Calibre Scientific’s growing product and service portfolio across the United Kingdom.

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Benchmark International

JULY 10, 2023

Family-run approved training provider, First Response, offers a range of first aid, mental health, fire marshal, evac-chair, manual handling, people handling, food hygiene, and eLearning courses to organisations and individuals throughout the UK.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AUGUST 22, 2023

AIG”) in connection with the Company’s potential acquisition of AIG’s portfolio of alcohol and non-alcoholic beverage, confectionery, and baking goods businesses.

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The Deal

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The firm’s portfolio includes traffic control and road safety business RoadSafe Traffic Systems Inc., seafood distributor Fortune International LLC, fresh food distributor Sunrise Produce, HVAC distributor Shearer Supply Inc. and auto aftermarket company S&S Truck Parts LLC.

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Peak Frameworks

JUNE 29, 2023

Developed by the Boston Consulting Group , this matrix offers a systematic approach to analyzing a company's portfolio of products or business units. The BCG Matrix, also known as the Growth-Share Matrix, is a visual representation of a company's portfolio of products or business units. What is the BCG Matrix?

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 14, 2024

It’s no surprise that bakery is one of the food industry’s most dependable performers. As a staple food, it’s insulated from fluctuations in household incomes and business cycles compared to the broader food and beverage industry. The bakery category is also incredibly resilient. The $75 billion U.S.

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 15, 2023

By implementing hedging techniques, professionals can minimize risk exposure and secure their portfolios. For instance, a food processing company can use futures contracts to hedge against rising wheat prices. By managing the portfolio's delta, professionals can protect against adverse price fluctuations.

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Software Equity Group

MARCH 26, 2024

Based in the Netherlands and with additional offices in Antwerp, Boston, Dusseldorf, and Stockholm, the firm maintains a diverse international portfolio of companies across the consumer products, consumer services, SaaS, information technology, healthcare, and ad tech sectors. The firm currently employs 31 professionals.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 27, 2024

Danone’s Acquisition of WhiteWave Foods: In 2017, Danone acquired WhiteWave Foods, a leading organic food company. The purchase allowed Danone to expand its portfolio of environmentally responsible products.

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Growth Business

MAY 19, 2023

Winners of the UKBAA’s ‘Most Active Investor in the Regions’ award in 2019, Equity Gap members currently invest in over 30 companies, leveraging over £70m in total investment into its growing portfolio. Sectors covered: FinTech, food and beverage, travel, leisure and sport, Insurtech, Welltech and sustainability.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As the food service industry continues to attract strong investment activity, there are a number of opportunities available to owners considering buying, growing, or selling a restaurant or chain of restaurants. For example, a restaurant with $1.5mm EBITDA may receive a 6x multiple, whereas one with $5mmEBITDA may command a 10x multiple.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 3, 2024

FAT Brands bought Smokey Bones for $30 million, which adds the first barbeque brand to FAT’s growing portfolio. The Smokey Bones deal, for example, adds 61 restaurants to FAT Brands’ portfolio, and the company has several initiatives underway that complement FAT’s strategy, including expanding off-premise channels.

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MergersCorp M&A International

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

As the country seeks to transition away from fossil fuels, biomass is playing a key role in the growing renewable energy portfolio. Additionally, competing uses for biomass, such as in food production or paper manufacturing, can drive up costs and limit its availability for energy. its potential, challenges, and future outlook.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Example: If the WPI for agricultural products rises substantially, it might signal potential food price inflation for consumers down the line. Commodity Price Index This focuses on the prices of commodities, often separated by categories like energy, metals, and food.

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Growth Business

JUNE 28, 2023

The $1bn fund will consist of $660m (£519m) for new early-stage investments and $340m (£268m) follow-on support to the global VC ’s current portfolio companies. The capital for the new fund derives almost entirely from the proceeds of RTP Global’s previous investments.

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How2Exit

APRIL 9, 2023

Examples of passion markets include fishing, golf, health, travel, outdoor activities, sports, and food. They acquire assets at a fair price point and then aggregate them to create a portfolio. By acquiring assets and businesses, Treasure Hunter can create a holistic portfolio within various verticals with huge synergies in place.

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The Deal

JULY 18, 2023

“While a select few lenders have maintained their hold size parameters, the overwhelming majority of lenders have significantly reduced their check size in response to the drop off in redemptions and repayments in their portfolios,” said Joseph Weissglass , managing director at middle market investment bank Configure Partners LLC.

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Growth Business

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Brands currently backed by VCTs include jewellery brand Monica Vinader and food subscription service Oddbox. VCTs can complement other long-terms investments, such as pensions and ISAs, as well as help to diversify an investment portfolio. No Capital Gains Tax Any capital gains are also free of Capital Gains Tax (CGT).

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

For instance, the Bali Package in 2014 aimed at streamlining trade, allowing developing countries more options for food security, and providing better trade opportunities for the least developed countries. This stability is crucial for finance professionals to manage currency risks in their portfolios.

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Growth Business

JUNE 1, 2023

1 – Do your research and take a portfolio approach to your investments As with any other financial endeavour, angel investing comes with a certain degree of risk. To date, my investments have helped create over £2bn in value from scratch and shown a 27-fold blended return on ten investments in five years. Some investors focus on one sector.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Diversification benefits arise when different subsidiaries operate in varied industries, just as Berkshire Hathaway does with its vast portfolio of companies. Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods necessitated the meshing of two distinct corporate cultures, posing initial challenges.

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Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

A private equity investor’s track record in structuring their investments conservatively, supporting sustainable growth at their portfolio companies, and adhering to a set of established investment principles throughout the economic cycle has great importance. A selection of Innovate’s food.

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Growth Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

of investments each year: 20+ Previous companies invested in: OculusVR, Flexport, Archax, SciFi Foods, Universal Quantum No. It was an early investor in Babylon Health, Darktrace and Deliveroo, and its portfolio companies have grown to an aggregate value of over $7bn. of successul exits: 8 Website: www.7pc.vc Contact: www.7pc.vc/contact

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Devensoft

AUGUST 24, 2023

Cultural festivals, food fairs, or heritage showcases can foster appreciation and understanding. Strategic Portfolio Optimization: Assess the integrated portfolio of products, services, and solutions. Use this feedback to refine cultural harmonization strategies. Make data-driven decisions that guide value-maximizing strategies.

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Software Equity Group

AUGUST 20, 2024

Top Strategic Buyers Investing in SaaS Valsoft Corporation Valsoft is a holding company for a diverse portfolio of software and related technology services and currently employs 2,000 employees. The group includes public strategic, private strategic, and PE-backed strategic buyers.

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OfficeHours

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Discover San Francisco’s unique blend of culture, food, and innovation with our expert guides. I learned a lot about myself but then also pursuing the opportunity and prioritizing my career was my #1 priority which is clearly paying off with the opportunities people are sharing with me now.”

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 17, 2025

The Rise of Clean Label Foods Consumers are increasingly focusing on not only what goes into their food, but also how its produced. Underpinning this is the rise of the clean label movement, which emphasizes foods made with simplicity, transparency, and natural origins.

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