M&A Deal Summary

Arbor Investments Acquires Dr. G’s

On November 15, 2021, private equity firm Arbor Investments acquired food company Dr. G’s

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Arbor Investments’ 14th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Arbor Investments’ 28th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Arbor Investments’ 2nd transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-11-15
Target Dr. G’s
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Arbor Investments
Deal Type Recapitalization
Advisor(s) Eversheds LLP (Legal)

Target

Dr. G’s

Athens, Georgia, United States
Dr. G specializes in the design and application of functional ingredient systems to impart the desired texture, yield, and taste characteristics of processed foods. Dr. G serves the food industry by developing coatings and flavor systems to ensure consistent taste and quality. Dr. G was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Athens, Georgia.

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Buyer

Arbor Investments

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 2.6B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Arbor Investments is a private equity group focused on acquiring profitable, middle-market companies in the food and beverage sector. Arbor considers all areas surrounding the food/beverage and related industries. Specific areas of interest include regional niche branded food products; vegetable, fruit, meat and dairy processors; ethnic food manufacturers and marketers; flavors and ingredients; baked goods; restaurant chains; co-packers for major retailers, foodservice companies; food packaging; grocery and specialty food retailers; and logistics providers to the food and beverage industries. Prospective companies generally lead their markets and are 'low-cost operators' with predictable cash-flows. Arbor Investments was formed in 1999 and has offices in Chicago, New York, and Atlanta.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 31 of 34
Sector (Food) 14 of 17
Type (Recapitalization) 6 of 6
State (Georgia) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 28 of 31
Year (2021) 3 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-04 Fontaine Santé Foods

Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada

Fontaine Santé Foods is a manufacturer of healthy and fresh hummus, refrigerated salsa and dips, tofu, pesto, salads and vegetable pates. Fontaine Santé Foods was founded in 1990 and is based in Saint-Laurent, Quebec.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-09 Carnivore

Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

Carnivore is a pure-play freeze-dried raw pet food producer in North America, manufacturing unique freeze-dried and frozen raw pet food, snacks, and treats. A pioneer in raw pet food, Carnivore’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, and proprietary freeze-drying process are strongly positioned to meet rapidly growing demand, fueled by discerning pet parents worldwide who are seeking nutritious and delicious alternatives to traditional pet foods. Carnivore was formed in 2012 and is based in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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