Buy-and-Build Platform in Animal Nutrition
A private equity fund acquires a mid-sized feed additives company as a platform and executes a buy-and-build strategy across Northern Europe.
FRBA role:
- Target identification
- Deal sourcing (off-market)
- Negotiation support
- Strategic acquisition roadmap
Cross-Border Expansion into Germany
A Dutch agrifood company enters the German market via acquisition.
FRBA role:
- Market entry strategy
- Target identification
- Cultural and deal structuring advisory
Acquisition of Food Tech Company
A corporate acquires a food tech startup to accelerate innovation.
FRBA role:
- Strategic fit analysis
- Valuation of early-stage company
- Deal structuring (earn-out)
Sale of Family-Owned Feed Business
A second-generation owner sells due to lack of succession.
FRBA role:
- Exit strategy
- Buyer identification (strategic + PE)
- Full process management
Divestment of Non-Core Business Unit
A corporate sells a non-core division to focus on core activities.
FRBA role:
- Carve-out preparation
- Buyer universe creation
- Transaction execution
Sale to Private Equity (Platform Creation)
A profitable ingredients company is sold to PE as a platform.
FRBA role:
- Positioning as platform
- Equity story development
- Negotiation of premium valuation
Pre-Sale EBITDA Improvement
Company improves profitability before sale.
FRBA role:
- Interim CFO/CEO
- Cost optimization
- KPI implementation
Result: Higher valuation multiple
Professionalization of Financial Reporting
Company prepares for due diligence.
FRBA role:
- Financial restructuring
- Reporting upgrades
- Data room preparation
Management Team Strengthening
Owner-dependent business becomes scalable.
FRBA role:
- Interim management
- Leadership hiring
- Governance structure
Buy-Side Strategy Development
Investor wants to enter agrifood.
FRBA role:
- Market mapping
- Investment thesis
- Acquisition roadmap
Valuation Advisory for Shareholders
Owner wants to understand company value before selling.
FRBA role:
- Valuation analysis
- Scenario modeling
- Exit timing advice
Deal Readiness Scan
Company unsure if ready for sale.
FRBA role:
- Readiness assessment
- Gap analysis
- Action plan
Negotiation Support in Ongoing Deal
Client already in discussions with buyer.
FRBA role:
- Deal structuring
- Price negotiation
- Risk mitigation