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In an affirmation of the resilience and potential of the food and beverage business even amidst turbulent economic conditions, renowned sandwich chain Subway agrees to transition under the umbrella of private equity firm Roark Capital This development indicates the sustained allure of well-established consumer brands for private equity players seeking investment avenues with robust growth prospects and the promise of favorable returns. The sale of Subway demonstrates the importance of well-executed tax planning in investment decisions, alongside the value of strategic restructuring in boosting sales. The involvement of high-calibre advisors, such as J.P. Morgan and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, underlines the crucial role of an expert team in accomplishing substantial corporate deals. As prudent investors, keeping a keen eye on such strategic moves offers valuable insights into the entire scope of investment opportunities and the changing landscape of the industry. #privateequity #consumerbrands #strategicinvestment #investments Reuters

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Nihon Global's proposal at Toyo Suisan is a lesson on shareholder activism in Japan.

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Hear me out -- The challenge is, many African food systems businesses are forced to (pre-maturely) play multiple roles along their value chain....and in the process spread themselves too thin, watering down the potency of their core solution. Here's a thought for investors -- rather than simply backing a solution addressing a single facet of a particular value chain, perhaps Investors can consider adopting a model of first identifying viable/compatible players along value chains, bringing them together and then spreading resources across-the-board (Value Chain Investing). This way there are less gaps and variables to be managed, allowing each solution to operate efficiently and scale, with a reduced risk of failure. Just a thought.

The GOLD standard for investing in a hot food service program should be to get your investment back in 6 months or less. I have always wanted to make a tool that would help Owners understand two things before making a capital equipment package investment with our company: 1. How long will it take them to recoup their initial investment? 2. How much money can a location expect to earn after their initial investment is recouped?

Irish food and beverage companies have multiple avenues to secure capital for growth. They can leverage robust balance sheets to raise debt or attract direct investment from the increasing number of private equity funds. David Ahern from our Corporate Finance team explores the investment landscape in the food and beverage sector with industry experts Laurent Vermer, Cathal Fitzgerald, Alan Mahon, and Joe Gill at #FoodAndBeverageFinance2024.