M&A Deal Summary

Sea Watch International Acquires Look s Gourmet Food Company

On September 7, 2016, Sea Watch International acquired food company Look s Gourmet Food Company from Sea Change Management

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sea Watch International’s 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Sea Watch International’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Sea Watch International’s 1st transaction in Maine.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-09-07
Target Look s Gourmet Food Company
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Sea Watch International
Sellers(s) Sea Change Management
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Look s Gourmet Food Company

East Machias, Maine, United States
Look's Gourmet Food Company, Inc. (dba Bar Harbor Foods) is a producer of seafood products like chowders, bisques, and sauces.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Sea Watch International

Easton, Maryland, United States
Category Company
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

Sea Watch International Ltd. is a seafood company based in the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland and has been a major supplier of clams.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Maine) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2016) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Sea Change Management

San Francisco, California, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

The Sea Change Investment Fund is a private investment vehicle that targets investments in seafood companies. The fund's purpose is to promote healthy marine ecosystems. The Fund was formed in 2005 and is managed by Sea Change Management based in San Francisco, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Food) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
State (Maine) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2016) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-10-26 Callaway Consumer Products

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Callaway Consumer Products, LLC is the parent company of Organic Bistro Whole Life Meals, a line of nutritiously rich, gourmet frozen meals. Certified organic, each meal is designed to maximize its ingredient mix for lean protein, fiber, omega-3s and complex carbohydrates to provide a balanced, whole meal. Callaway?s support for organic agriculture is complemented by its strong commitment to sustainable seafood.

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