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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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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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. The methodology shared here is to help restaurant owners better understand how investors typically arrive at a valuation.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 27, 2024

Valuation: Investors often view companies with strong ESG practices more favorably and may command a premium valuation. Danone’s Acquisition of WhiteWave Foods: In 2017, Danone acquired WhiteWave Foods, a leading organic food company. These conditions can be included in the deal agreements.

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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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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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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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