Projects

Cleugh’s Frozen Foods, Inc.

a processor of frozen fruits and vegetables

SunOpta, 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