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Romania’s competition authority has given the green light for the acquisition of three Romanian meat products retailers —Almado Total Distribution, Cathedral Distribution, and Policalita — by local meat processing company Abatorul Peris... #meatindustry #antitrustlaw #competitionlaw #antitrust #acquisition #retailers

Lifetime of Achievement with Tiemen Meester As supply chains lurch from crisis to crisis, DP World Chief Operating Officer Tiemen Meester discusses how he manages to keep things on an even keel. Meester has worked in the logistics industry for 30 years, and has experience on large scale multi-port acquisitions, greenfield and brownfield port projects, and logistics responsibility over a large portfolio of ports and terminals. Read more insights with Tiemen Meester in the latest edition of Supply Chain Edition 👇 #LoA #SupplyChain #Logistics

📦 Industry Update: Key Acquisitions in the Packaging Sector 📦 Despite economic headwinds, the packaging industry is buzzing with M&A activity. Here's a snapshot of the most recent deals: 🔸 Mondi has agreed to acquire Schumacher Packaging's corrugated operations across Germany, the UK, and the Benelux region for €634M, enhancing their presence in Europe. Expected closure: 1H 2025. 🔸 ACR (formerly AmerCareRoyal) continues its expansion with the acquisition of Mat-Pac, a leading North American food service and janitorial supplier. 🔸 SupplyOne added Gulf Packaging, a custom corrugated box manufacturer in Southeastern U.S., to its portfolio. They're backed by Wellspring Capital Management. 🔸 Enjay Converters acquired Corner Edge Products, a Canadian food-grade packaging producer, expanding their North American reach. These moves showcase the resilience and consolidation within the packaging sector. Interested in more? #PackagingIndustry #MergersAndAcquisitions #SupplyChain #Sustainability #BusinessTransformation

GXO Logistics, Inc.' s acquisition of Wincanton is a significant move in the #logistics and #supplychain industry. It signals GXO's intent to expand its footprint and capabilities, particularly in Europe where Wincanton has a strong presence. This acquisition could potentially strengthen GXO's position in key markets, enhance its service offerings, and provide synergies that benefit both companies and their clients. However, as with any acquisition, there are also challenges to navigate, such as integrating operations, cultures, and systems. Overall, it's an interesting development that will likely reshape the competitive landscape in the logistics sector.

DP World and Evyap Group are set to enhance Türkiye's trade with a new merger. The new entity, DP World Evyap, will boost Türkiye's logistics sector. Discover more here: https://zurl.co/sh1W #Logistics #Trade #Türkiye #Merger Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem Kris Adams

Buyside clients to identify platform and add-on acquisition opportunities. The client focuses on durable, growing businesses, favoring management teams for equity rollover. The client shows strong experience in value-added distribution, food & beverage value chain, and business/consumer services. Their criteria are as follows: Size: Targeting platform investments with $5-30M EBITDA and checks from $50M-$125M Location: North America, Canada, and Western Europe Transaction Types: Focused on Control Buyouts / Majority Recapitalizations Within value-added distribution, food & beverage value chain, and business/consumer services, the client is actively seeking complementary acquisitions in the following sub-verticals: -Field Based Services -Auto-Aftermarkets -Route-based Service Providers -Lab Products Distribution/Manufacturing -Franchisor-led Business Models -Specialized Manufacturing -Tech/tech-Enabled Services Email: Jluna@vrsanantonio.com Office: 210-966-4104

The European corrugated packaging industry is experiencing significant M&A activity. This report examines how changes to Europe’s competitive landscape and consolidation drivers affect M&A activity and incentivize consolidation. It also analyzes trends shaping M&A strategies and their implications for companies in the sector. Companies are targeting fragmented markets and overseas opportunities, aiming for diverse, high-margin products and customers. This trend is expected to continue, influencing the sector’s competitive landscape and growth strategies. Confirmed transatlantic deals, like the merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, closing on tomorrow July 5, trigger other European and global players to make significant moves. #RaboResearch #corrugatedpackaging #containerboard #paperpackaging #consolidation Please check on the link, DM for a copy

Enterprises must thoroughly contemplate the value that the acquisition target can bring when realizing brand internationalization through mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the following respects: Brand Reputation and Global Recognition: Whether the target market possesses a strong brand reputation and global visibility. Distribution Network: Whether the target market has a mature distribution network, including supermarkets and other retail locations. Food-Related Technology: Chinese companies might consider acquiring businesses in the Netherlands, known for its global leadership in food technology. Israeli firms are also well-regarded for their innovations in food technology. Supply Chain Management and Traceability: In the food industry, especially within EU nations, traceability is of paramount importance. Retailers such as those in the UK and the Netherlands, as well as global retailers like Walmart, place significant emphasis on this aspect. Global Management Capabilities: If the target company fails to offer these values, the enterprise should rethink its M&A strategy. As Chinese companies, we must evaluate whether our sales and distribution capabilities within China are adequate. When purchasing businesses in developed countries, it is important to consider whether their product brands can penetrate the Chinese market through our distribution channels. Tags: #BrandInternationalization #MergersAndAcquisitions #FoodTechnology #SupplyChainManagement #GlobalMarketingStrategy #CorporateStrategy #EUTraceability #RetailDistribution #ChineseEnterprises #GlobalLeadership #MarketPenetration

Britvic plc has turned down Carlsberg Group's £3.1 billion takeover offer, highlighting the importance of precise valuation in M&A deals. Despite Carlsberg increasing its bid to 1,250 pence per share, Britvic’s board determined the offer undervalued the company and its #growth potential. This decision underscores the critical role of thorough #valuation processes in ensuring fair and successful transactions. As Carlsberg faces a July 19 deadline, the emphasis on accurate financial assessments are bought into focus. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ehenfCqk #MergersAndAcquisitions #Valuation #BusinessStrategy #CorporateFinance #Britvic #Carlsberg

Irish corrugated group Zeus has acquired Weedon, a £30 million UK business with multiple plants. Until now Weedon has been riding the ecommerce wave, benefitting from the rise in corrugated boards and high value retail packaging. The acquisition takes Zeus to annual revenues in the region of £560 million and continues an acquisitions led growth strategy. Weedon Group's managing director John Weedon who runs the business with brother Peter, says that Zeus is a good fit. He explains: “When taking the decision to sell the business, it was important we aligned with a business looking to invest and grow in the paper and corrugated sector. The entire range of Zeus’s capabilities will complement our existing customer base, and as a combined business, we will offer a strong ‘independent’ alternative for those looking for packaging innovation." Zeus Packaging Weedon Group #ZeusPackaging #WeedonGroup #BusinessAcquisition #Packaging #Ecommerce #CorrugatedBoard #RetailPrint #SustainablePrint #BusinessGrowth