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
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 STATS #
Overall 15 of 16
Sector: Food M&A 9 of 10
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 8 of 8
State: Indiana M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 15 of 16
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 2
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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