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PE deals accounted for one-third of all Q1 M&A transactions in 2022, one of the highest proportions on record.
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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.
The 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.
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PE deals accounted for one-third of all Q1 M&A transactions in 2022, one of the highest proportions on record.
Read moreDealmaking in Europe’s Southern region – comprising Spain, Italy and Portugal – slowed somewhat in Q1 2022. Despite this, there were some notable hotspots, including in the healthcare, food and beverage, and TMT sectors, as Clearwater International’s Bruno Pinho, partner in Portugal, and Josemaría Torrens, director in Spain, discuss.
Read morePE deals accounted for one-third of all Q1 M&A transactions in 2022, one of the highest proportions on record. Our latest Multiples Heatmap report explores the major themes driving EV/EBITDA multiples in European PE deals with the goal to assist PE investors with their strategic decisions.
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