Cleugh’s Frozen Foods, Inc.
a processor of frozen fruits and vegetables
has been acquired bySunOpta, Inc.
A publicly held Canadian grower and processor of natural/organic food products
Assisted in developing an in-depth strategic plan and acted as corporate/financial advisors to Cleugh’s shareholders
Strategic Plan & Divestiture
Garnett Foods, Inc
a producer of specialty cheese
has been acquired by a strategic buyer
As a Principal provided interim CEO management, implemented strategic growth initiatives at all levels, restructured the balance sheet and carried out a strategic divestiture.
Acquisition
&
Turnaround
Management
Rice Growers Assoc. of California
a rice grower’s co-operative and
Cargill Rice, Inc.
a division of Cargill Foods
have entered into a strategic business relationship
Acted as corporate and financial advisors during negotiations of alliance
Strategic Alliance
&
Financing
Valley Gold, LLC.
a mozzarella and cheddar cheese manufacturer
Provided interim CEO management, implemented product, pricing, and marketing strategies prior to implementing corporate growth strategies. Based on this turnaround brought in much need capital for growth
Turnaround Management
&
Financing
Mac Farms of Hawaii, Inc.
a grower and distributor of macadamia nuts
has been sold to
CSR, Limited
an Australian conglomerate
Acted as advisor to this portfolio company of TCDG’s principal, identified acquirer and assisted in negotiations
Sale of a Portfolio Company to Strategic Acquirer
Kelly’s Coffee & Fudge
a franchisor
has been acquired by
TCDG in conjunction with a
Private Investor
Initiated the transaction, developed a strategic plan, and acted as principal
Acquisition
Diamond Pacific, Inc.
a poultry feed manufacturer
has acquired substantially all assets and business of
Bell Feed Companies
a poultry feed manufacturer
Initiated the transaction and assisted in the negotiations for this strategic acquisition and Consolidation
Corporate Growth
Through Acquisition
Dole Packaged Foods
packaged fruit division
Assisted in evaluating strategic alliance and strategic acquisitions
Assisted management in evaluating and structuring vendor based strategic alliance and created a number of synergistic acquisition options
Strategic Alliance
&
Acquisition Alternatives
Garnett Foods
an Italian cheese manufacturer
Arranged Asset Based financing with a consortium of banks
Acted as corporate and financial advisor to the acquirer in negotiating the financing for the acquisition and the working line of credit
Acquisition Finance
&
Asset Based Finance
LEAF Inc.
a confectionery manufacturer a subsidiary of Huhmataki Corp, of Finland
has been acquired by
Hershey Foods
a confectionary manufacturer
Provided pre-acquisition assistance in rebuilding all marketing and business aspects of Leaf North America Operations
Pre-acquisition Assistance
ConAgra / Hunt Wesson
peanut butter
Conducted competitive analysis and supply-chain study
Evaluated supply chain initiatives and evaluated new products for Peter Pan peanut butter vs. Jiff
Competitive Analysis
Major Food Distributor
one of the largest distributors on the West Coast
Developed business strategies and arranged a line of credit of $60MM
Acted as the corporate development division, divested non-profitable product lines, developed business strategies, and arranged an over advance asset based financing
Business Strategies &
Debt Financing
Gold Coast Baking Company
a sourdough bread bakery
Filed a competing reorganization plan in bankruptcy court for
Good Stuff Baking Company
A bread manufacturer
Assisted in preparation of the reorganization plan and acted as a financial advisor
Asset Purchase through
Bankruptcy
An International ethnic
food distributor
a food distributor
National Bank of Canada / EX IM Bank has provided asset based financing
Developed financial package and lending sources. Negotiated terms for this international asset-based financing arrangement
International Debt Financing
Paper Pak Industries
a company manufacturing food packaging products
and its Management
has formed a Newco to acquire the food packaging division of Paper-Pak Products, Inc.
Acted as corporate and financial advisors to the management, arranged equity and debt, and structured the Management Buyout
Management Buyout
Ruiz Food Products, Inc
a Mexican food manufacturer
Performed competitive analysis and developed corporate growth strategies
Assessed the frozen Mexican food sector, identified competitive advantages for the company, and assisted in creating growth strategies to expand market share
Corporate Strategies
Gardenburger, Inc.
a meatless burger company
Conducted research for growth through acquisitions
Evaluated the market, recommended against company’s acquisition initiatives and created other strategic acquisition alternatives
Competitive Intelligence
for
M&A
Paramount Farms
a diversified food and commodity company
Performed competitive analysis and developed corporate growth strategies
Provided a detailed intelligence relative to General Mill’s Fruit Roll Ups, operations and sales and marketing strategies against Paramount Farm’s Sunkist Fruit Rolls
Competitive Analysis
&
Growth Strategies
Gold Star Foods
a frozen food distributor
Performed an evaluation of common stock for strategic alternatives
Advised the Board of Directors in connection therewith for divesting substantially all of the assets of the business
Corporate Valuation
&
Consulting
ConAgra / Hunt Wesson
cooking oil
conducted competitive analysis and supply-chain study
Evaluated supply chain initiatives for Wesson oil vs. Crisco
Competitive Analysis
Diamond Pacific, Inc.
a poultry feed manufacturer
has acquired substantially all the assets and business of
Upland Feed Company
a poultry feed manufacturer
Initiated the transaction and assisted in the negotiations for this strategic acquisition and consolidation
Corporate Growth Through Acquisition