Advising entrepreneurs, management teams, private equity houses and leading multinationals, our sector team provides in-depth knowledge and independent advice for companies seeking to capitalise on fast-moving trends across the sector.
Our clients span the full range of sub-sectors from food and drink production and distribution, through to end retailers. And our breadth of knowledge means we have the expertise to take full advantage of the technological advances, increased convenience, and extreme customisation that is sweeping the industry, alongside the rise of the health-conscious consumer and the move towards the premium, value-added offer.
Adviser to Gradiente on raising finance to support the acquisition of a majority stake in the share capital of Giuriati Group S.r.l.
View moreAdviser to Brödernas on its sale to Litorina
View moreAdviser to Sperlari on the acquisition of a majority stake in Dulcioliva
View moreAdviser to DeA Capital on raising finance to support the acquisition of a majority stake in the share capital of Ekaf S.p.A.
View moreAdviser to Italcanditi on the acquisition of Comprital Group
View moreAdviser to DNV GL in the acquisition of Valoritalia
View moreAdviser to Jakobsens on its sale to Good Food Group
View moreAdviser to Cofigeo on raising new equity finance and debt facilities
View moreAdviser to the shareholders of La Romainville on its sale to BIP Capital Partners
View moreAdvisor to Gausepohl on the acquisition of two meat processing companies
View moreAdviser to Off-Piste Wines Limited on receiving investment from BGF
View moreThe dedicated team provided excellent advice, managed key transactional issues and showed great commitment to getting the deal done.Claus Sønniksen, former majority owner and CEO, Dalby Mølle
With offices in Europe, the US and Asia, our food and beverage team has the knowledge to deliver solutions that clients demand in this fast-changing sector.
See our teamOver 60
transactions advised upon
in the last 10 years
€3bn
in deal value
over the last 10 years
40%
cross-border transactions
in the last 10 years
Following the publication of the Q2 2021 Clearwater International Multiples Heatmap, Unquote interviewed Clearwater’s executive team to discuss valuation trends in European private equity.
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While dealflow slowed in the UK and Ireland in Q2, the region remains incredibly busy – and a rich pool of attractive assets in the technology, financial and healthcare sectors has pushed average entry multiples to new heights.
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With valuations for food & beverage assets rising significantly over the past year, Clearwater International’s partner and head of food & beverage John Sheridan and managing partner Philippe Guézenec share their views on the trends driving activity and pricing in the sector.
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