Recapitalization • Food

AUA Private Equity Partners Acquires bistroMD

On March 9, 2021, private equity firm AUA Private Equity Partners acquired food company bistroMD

Acquisition Context
  • This is AUA Private Equity Partners’ 6th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is AUA Private Equity Partners’ 11th transaction in the United States.
  • This is AUA Private Equity Partners’ 2nd transaction in Florida.
Investment Fate
  • bistroMD was sold to a publicly-traded strategic buyer in 2024.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date March 9, 2021
Target bistroMD
Sector Food
Buyer(s) AUA Private Equity Partners
Deal Type Recapitalization
Advisor(s) Deloitte (Financial)

Target Company

bistroMD

Naples, Florida, United States
bistroMD is a national, direct-to-consumer doctor-designed and chef-prepared meal delivery subscription service that provides ready-to-eat, gourmet meals, specifically designed for weight loss and long-term weight management. bistroMD was founded in 2005 and is based in Naples, Florida.
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Buyer

AUA Private Equity Partners

West Palm Beach, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2012
PE ASSETS 850M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

AUA Private Equity Partners is an operationally-focused, private equity firm that makes control and significant minority equity investments in companies operating in the consumer, media, and business services sectors. The Firm also targets Hispanic-oriented companies and family-owned businesses located in the US. AUA seeks businesses with at least $10 million in EBITDA and valued up to $200 million. Prospective companies typically have recurring revenue, strong growth prospects, sustainable competitive advantages, and in a position to benefit from 'demographic trends'. AUA Private Equity Partners was formed in 2012 and is based in New York City.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 11 of 16
Sector: Food 6 of 10
Type: Recapitalization 3 of 4
State: Florida 2 of 2
Country: United States 11 of 16
Year: 2021 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-12 Associated Supermarket Group

Port Washington, New York, United States

Associated Supermarket Group is a specialty distributor of food and grocery products to approximately 240 independent grocery stores in the New York metropolitan area. The Company licenses its “Associated”, “Compare”, “Met Foods”, “Pioneer”, “MetFresh” and “Metropolitan Citymarkets” proprietary trade names to independent grocery store owners and provides services in the form of grocery distribution, promotions, advertising, financing, and customer support.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-23 Keranique

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Keranique is a hair care brand that offers various products for hair regrowth, specifically targeting hair thinning and scalp health. Keranique products include shampoos, conditioners, treatments, and supplements designed to stimulate hair growth and improve hair texture. Keranique is based in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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