M&A Deal Summary

AUA Private Equity Partners Acquires Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing

On January 4, 2024, private equity firm AUA Private Equity Partners acquired food company Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is AUA Private Equity Partners’ 9th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is AUA Private Equity Partners’ 15th transaction in the United States.
  • This is AUA Private Equity Partners’ 1st transaction in Indiana.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-01-04
Target Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing
Sector Food
Buyer(s) AUA Private Equity Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Advisor(s) Taft Stettinius & Hollister
Ernst & Young - Law (Legal)

Target

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing

Van Buren, Indiana, United States
Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing is a manufacturer of popcorn and snacking products. Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing was founded in 1928 and is based in Van Buren, Indiana.

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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
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 15 of 15
Sector (Food) 9 of 9
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 8 of 8
State (Indiana) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 15 of 15
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-03-28 Western Smokehouse Partners

Galesburg, Illinois, United States

Western Smokehouse Partners provides manufacturing solutions for the top brands and retailers in premium, crafted protein snacks. The company provides co-manufactured, private-label, and branded meat snacks. It operates four facilities throughout the Midwestern United States. Western Smokehouse Partners is based in Galesburg, Illinois.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-31 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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