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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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 27, 2023

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

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Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 6, 2024

(Reuters) – Bottler Coca-Cola HBC boosted its annual operating profit and revenue forecast on Wednesday, as the Swiss group posted higher first-half revenue, helped by its measures to mitigate the impact of high inflation and currency fluctuations.

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Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 8, 2023

Germany’s Delivery Hero hikes 2023 revenue guidance (Reuters) -German online takeaway food company Delivery Hero on Wednesday raised its full-year revenue outlook, after it swung to a profit in the first half of the year on accelerating growth.

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 18, 2023

At the time, Boxed had more than 7 million registered users and reported it was close to profitability. Other food delivery services have shut down or announced layoffs, including in particular fast-delivery services like Food Rocket’s 2023 closure and Gopuff’s multiple rounds of cost-cutting, among others.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 26, 2024

The commercial food distribution industry is at a pivotal crossroads. With input costs surging, companies are scrambling for viable strategies to maintain profitability without passing on additional expenses to the already strained consumer. In this high-stakes environment, M&A emerges as a pivotal tool.

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Global Banking & Finance

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

(Reuters) – British food catering firm Compass Group forecast a slightly slower-than-expected growth in 2025 profit on Tuesday after a 16% jump in the previous year on new businesses and staff returning to offices and eating at canteens.

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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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Global Banking & Finance

JANUARY 10, 2024

Sainsbury’s bumper Christmas for food offset by weakness elsewhere By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Strong demand for luxury foods like dry cured gammon, steamed buns and chocolate desserts helped Sainsbury’s outperform the UK grocery market at Christmas and stick with its annual profit forecast.

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Razorpay

MAY 29, 2023

Nutrinda Food Sciences is a startup focused on the spices and condiments market within the food and beverages sector. Committed to delivering high-quality food items, the company prioritises every aspect of the production process.

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Global Banking & Finance

APRIL 10, 2024

UK’s Tesco forecasts profit rise as consumer sentiment improves By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco forecast a further rise in profit on Wednesday, citing early signs of improving consumer sentiment, after customer wins from rivals helped drive an 11% jump last year.

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Global Banking & Finance

JANUARY 11, 2024

Tesco raises profit outlook again after strong Christmas sales By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Tesco, Britain’s biggest retailer, upgraded its profit outlook for the second time in four months as it reported a better-than-expected rise in underlying UK sales for the key Christmas trading period, buoyed by demand for fresh food.

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Global Banking & Finance

MAY 15, 2024

Catering firm Compass lifts profit forecast after strong first half (Reuters) – British catering firm Compass Group raised its 2024 profit forecast on Wednesday, after reporting first-half earnings slightly ahead of market expectations, as new businesses and higher pricing offset inflationary headwinds.

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Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

By Rajasik Mukherjee (Reuters) -New Zealand’s Fonterra posted a 25% drop in its fiscal 2024 profit on Wednesday, hurt by poor earnings from its ingredients segment and volatility in demand from key importing regions, but declared a special dividend, sending its shares higher.

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Global Banking & Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

(Reuters) – Packaged food company Kellanova topped Wall Street estimates for third-quarter sales on Thursday, driven by resilient demand for its ready-to-eat breakfast items and snacks despite rising prices.

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How2Exit

JANUARY 13, 2024

Max is currently searching for new acquisition opportunities in the health and wellness, personal care and beauty, food and beverage, specialty chemicals, and alternative energy sectors. He has experience in various industries, including architecture, specialty products, health and wellness, and organic skincare.

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Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 1, 2023

UK baker Greggs confident on 2023 after first-half growth LONDON (Reuters) – British bakery and fast food chain Greggs stuck to forecasts for higher full-year profit after posting a 14% rise in the first-half, as its value food offering of breakfast deals, vegan bakes and more continues to grow in popularity.

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Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 7, 2024

By Stephanie Hamel and Charlotte Eugenie Yvette Bawol (Reuters) -Supermarket group Ahold Delhaize beat second-quarter core profit margin expectations on Wednesday, supported by solid sales in its U.S. The group, which operates the Stop & Shop, Giant, Food Lion and Hannaford chains in the U.S. and European markets and cost control.

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Global Banking & Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By Savyata Mishra (Reuters) -Kraft Heinz on Wednesday tempered its annual forecasts for organic sales and profit as repeated price hikes hurt demand for the packaged food giant’s branded products such as Lunchables meal kits.

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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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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 25, 2023

The primary factors propelling market expansion are the expansion of the food and beverage industry, population demand for frozen and processed foods, global demand for effective and environmentally friendly packaging alternatives for polyethylene terephthalate material and consumer preference for efficient and easily recyclable beverage containers.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

MARCH 28, 2023

The Intrepid Food, Beverage & Agriculture investment banking team based in Los Angeles, CA went down to Anaheim to participate in the show and meet with members of the food, beverage, and agriculture ecosystem and business community. For the first time in Expo West history, there were 29 exhibitor booths for regenerative products.

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Benchmark International

JUNE 1, 2023

The company invests in profitable companies in the industrial, software, services, food and agricultural technology sectors. Rhein Invest is a German-Dutch investment company that focuses on long-term stakes in medium-sized companies with a strong DNA.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 27, 2024

In today’s business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are not just about profit and market share. They want to ensure that organizations are profitable and responsible corporate citizens. Danone’s Acquisition of WhiteWave Foods: In 2017, Danone acquired WhiteWave Foods, a leading organic food company.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 5, 2024

While optimism abounds in the restaurant industry, many owners feel less so when it comes to profitability. Average food costs have increased more than 20% and average wages more than 30% from 2019 – both of which obviously impact profitability and sustainability, but neither are so easy to pass along to guests.

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Peak Frameworks

JUNE 7, 2023

Easy Entry and Exit Industries like food and beverage exemplify this, where new brands can enter with relative ease, and unsuccessful ones can exit without massive losses. Understanding the Model of Monopolistic Competition In the short run, firms can make super-normal profits, similar to a monopolist.

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Peak Frameworks

JUNE 29, 2023

By plotting products or units on a matrix based on their market growth rate and relative market share, the BCG Matrix provides valuable insights into the potential and profitability of each element in the portfolio. Cash cows typically have established customer bases and enjoy economies of scale, resulting in healthy profit margins.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Profit Motive The pursuit of profit drives businesses to operate efficiently and innovate. Google's development of its highly profitable AdSense program showcases this principle. The ongoing obesity epidemic despite an abundance of healthy food options highlights this issue. free market economy at work.

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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. A buyer is more likely to pay a premium on a restaurant that generates higher cash flow compared to its peers. Metrics can include.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A QofE team will work with the seller to identify and verify expense adjustments to EBITDA, which often can boost a company’s profitability and in turn, support a higher valuation. The FOCUS Food & Beverage team is always happy to discuss resources and tools that can benefit sellers during the M&A process.

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The Deal

AUGUST 16, 2023

“With Travel Centers, we felt that we could double our in-store sales and that would be a big opportunity for us to increase profitability but it didn’t work out,” he said. (TA) for $1.4 billion), Arko has successfully chipped away at the fragmented convenience and fuel market through smaller deals, Kolter said.

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Software Equity Group

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As you will see below, however, growth needs to be realistic and profitable to be considered attractive. It could mean supporting an industry considered to be essential, such as agriculture, healthcare, government, food and beverage, manufacturing, or life sciences. There are several ways to define this type of company.

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Razorpay

JUNE 21, 2024

For e-commerce businesses, RTO represents a silent drain on profits, impacting everything from cash flow to customer satisfaction. The Silent Profit Killer: Understanding Return to Origin In the competitive world of eCommerce, Return to Origin is a term that frequently surfaces. Get Magic Checkout

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Peak Frameworks

JUNE 27, 2023

These diverse sources help the tech giant maintain consistent growth and profitability. Facebook and Google, for instance, have built their revenue models primarily around advertising, making profits by offering targeted advertising options to businesses.

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Growth Business

MAY 19, 2023

Regions covered: Scotland (and those businesses willing to relocate to Scotland) Investment size: Between £100,000 – £500,000 Sectors covered: Business product, consumer product, fintech, food & drink, gaming, energy, life science, and SAAS. They do not invest in retail or property. Companies must be EIS/SEIS eligible.

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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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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 10, 2023

Only lobbying, if it is within a regional association’s charter, remains as the last primary benefit that regionals aren’t facing competition against better capitalized entities motivated by profit. After COVID-19, the group geared up for an annual conference and reached out to its 150 members, but “no one signed up”.

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