Industry Focus

Food & Beverage

M&A advisory for food and beverage companies. Production, distribution, and specialty products.

Food & Beverage sector expertise

focus

  • Food processing and manufacturing
  • Beverage production and bottling
  • Specialty food products
  • Food distribution and logistics
  • Contract food manufacturing
  • Artisanal and organic products

What buyers value

  • Brand strength and consumer loyalty
  • Production capacity and certifications
  • Distribution network and customer relationships
  • Product formulations and recipes
  • Quality and food safety systems
  • Market positioning and growth trends

Typical buyer profiles

Food industry consolidators

Larger food companies seeking brand acquisition or production capacity

Consumer-focused PE

Private equity funds building food and beverage platforms

International F&B companies

Global food companies entering German market or expanding product lines

Valuation drivers

EBITDA multiples

6-12x

Branded products command higher multiples than contract manufacturing

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Common challenges we solve

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Recent transaction

Specialty Organic Food Producer

Bavaria · €9m revenue · 40 employees
Closed 2024
Challenge

Growing brand with limited production capacity, need investment for expansion

Solution

Positioned growth potential and consumer trends, identified strategic buyer with production capabilities

Outcome

Sold at 9.5x EBITDA to larger organic food group, brand retained and expanded

Ready to discuss selling your food & beverage?

Let's explore how we can help you achieve the best outcome