M&A Deal Summary

Gold Standard Baking Acquires Oven Fresh Baking Company

On January 28, 2011, Gold Standard Baking acquired food company Oven Fresh Baking Company from Arbor Investments

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Gold Standard Baking’s 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Gold Standard Baking’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Gold Standard Baking’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-01-28
Target Oven Fresh Baking Company
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Gold Standard Baking
Sellers(s) Arbor Investments
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

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.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Gold Standard Baking

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1987
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

Gold Standard Baking is a full-service bakery specializing in a variety of laminated dough products including croissants, danishes and other sweet baked goods, which are sold through multiple channels in the food industry. Gold Standard Baking was established in 1987 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2011) 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 15 of 32
Sector (Food) 8 of 17
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 18
State (Illinois) 4 of 6
Country (United States) 15 of 31
Year (2011) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-12-20 Allied Specialty Foods

Vineland, New Jersey, United States

Allied Specialty Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer of specialty raw and fully-cooked beef and poultry items.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-05-31 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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