M&A Deal Summary

AUA Private Equity Partners Acquires Gourmet Culinary Partners

On March 27, 2019, private equity firm AUA Private Equity Partners acquired food company Gourmet Culinary Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is AUA Private Equity Partners’ 3rd transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is AUA Private Equity Partners’ 8th transaction in the United States.
  • This is AUA Private Equity Partners’ 1st transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-03-27
Target Gourmet Culinary Partners
Sector Food
Buyer(s) AUA Private Equity Partners
Deal Type Consolidation

Target

Gourmet Culinary Partners

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Gourmet Culinary Partners is a holding company organized by AUA Private Equity Partners to acquire interests in, and partner with, premium specialty food manufacturers in the U.S. that focus on culinary solutions for customers across the foodservice and retail sectors. Gourmet Culinary Partners is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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AUA Private Equity Partners

West Palm Beach, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2012
Size Small
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 $5 million in EBITDA and valued up to $250 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 STATS #
Overall 8 of 15
Sector (Food) 3 of 9
Type (Consolidation) 1 of 2
State (Georgia) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 8 of 15
Year (2019) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-07-09 VStar Entertainment Group

Fridley, Minnesota, United States

VStar Entertainment Group is a live entertainment provider producing theatrical shows, exhibits, cruise ship shows and outdoor events. VStar is best known for its children and family shows showcasing popular brands from Nickelodeon and Spin Master, such as PAW Patrol. Over nearly four decades, it has built an impressive footprint in the global entertainment industry, presenting over 39,000 performances in more than 40 countries, reaching over two million guests annually.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-18 TruFood Manufacturing

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

TruFood Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of branded and private-label nutrition bars, protein bars, chocolate moulded products, and baked goods. TruFood Manufacturing's products are sold at the club, grocery, drug, convenience, and department stores worldwide. TruFood Manufacturing was founded in 2002 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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