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Food and Beverage M&A: Fresh and Healthy Appeal, but Save Room for Dessert

Focus Investment Banking

Like the broader market, the food and beverage industry had its challenges in 2024, from inflation impacting consumer spending to interest rates limiting growth and spending. Yet the food and beverage industry is nothing if not resilient and despite the years challenges, there were bright spots including dealmaking.

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Investing Principles: Lessons Learned from 20 Years of Wins, Losses, and Strikeouts

Mergers and Inquisitions

Ive said before that nothing on this site is meant to be investment advice. That said, my annual investment/market updates always get a lot of traffic, so I thought it might be interesting to follow up on this years update with more of an advice article. If youre reading this right now, youre probably much younger than me.

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Manufacturing Heats Up in Private Equity: What the Data Tells Us

Sun Acquisitions

When most people think of private equity, manufacturing isn’t usually the first industry that comes to mind. According to Private Equity Info , over the past two years, there have been more than 1,060 manufacturing-focused private equity transactions , a surprising figure that underscores the sector’s enduring appeal.

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UK hospitality group Loungers to be bought by US firm for £338m

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

London-listed company strikes deal with Fortress Investment Group, although shareholder approval needed The cafe bar business Loungers has agreed to be bought by a US investment group in a deal that values it at about £338m. Continue reading.

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Single Store Generalist Shops | Why the Era is Coming to an End with Cole Strandberg

Focus Investment Banking

My parents started a collision repair equipment company back in 1988, ended up not joining the family business right out of school, but went the investment banking route and sometime into that the family business came calling. I can tell you there is tremendous interest in the collision repair industry for private equity buyers.

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Breakup rumors at Kraft Heinz prompt speculation Berkshire Hathaway may be selling its stake

CNBC: Investing

In 2013, Buffett teamed with Brazilian private equity company 3G Capital to acquire cash-flush, strong global brand Heinz. The billionaire CEO later worked with 3G to help finance Heinz's $49 billion merger with Kraft Foods Group in 2015. "I was wrong in a couple of ways about Kraft Heinz," Buffett tells CNBC.

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Manufacturing’s moment: Why private equity is doubling down

Private Equity Info

Yet, behind the scenes, it’s one of the most active areas of investment , particularly over the past two years. PE firms investing in domestic companies. With ongoing demand for specialty drugs, biologics, and generics, private equity sees long-term value in platforms that can scale and innovate within FDA-compliant environments.