M&A Deal Summary

Fieldbrook Foods Acquires Mister Cookie Face

On May 31, 2011, Fieldbrook Foods acquired food company Mister Cookie Face from Arbor Investments

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Fieldbrook Foods’ 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Fieldbrook Foods’ 1st transaction in New Jersey.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2011-05-31
Target Mister Cookie Face
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Fieldbrook Foods
Sellers(s) Arbor Investments
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Mister Cookie Face

Lakewood, New Jersey,
Mister Cookie Face is a manufacturer and marketer of quality ice cream novelty products. Mister Cookie Face manufactures ice cream novelties in the “better for you” category, including low-fat ice cream sandwiches and other frozen treats.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Fieldbrook Foods

Dunkirk, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 2001
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

Fieldbrook Foods is a U.S manufacturer of private label frozen novelty ice cream products. The company offers high quality products ranging from ice cream sandwiches, cups, cones and ices to stick novelties.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Food M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: New Jersey M&A 1 of 1
Country: M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2011 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

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 16 of 32
Sector: Food M&A 9 of 17
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 7 of 18
State: New Jersey M&A 2 of 2
Country: M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2011 M&A 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-01-28 Oven Fresh Baking Company

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Oven Fresh Baking manufactures and markets fresh and frozen baked goods, both for private label and under the Dressel’s brand name.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-06-02 White Apron

Brea, California, United States

White Apron offers beef, lamb, veal, pork, poultry, and processed meats, as well as products of various name brand manufacturers.

Sell -