M&A Deal Summary

Sysco Acquires Buckhead Beef

On August 20, 1999, Sysco acquired food company Buckhead Beef

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sysco’s 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Sysco’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Sysco’s 1st transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1999-08-20
Target Buckhead Beef
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Sysco
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Navigant Capital Advisors (Financial)

Target

Buckhead Beef

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Buckhead Beef Co. is a provider of packaging, and delivery of meat, seafood, and other food products for customers in the United States, the Caribbean, and internationally.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Sysco

Houston, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1969
Sector Distribution
Employees72,000
Revenue 76.3B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Sysco's corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.
Entrance to Sysco's corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.

Sysco is a distributor of food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Sysco's family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the food service and hospitality industries. Sysco was founded in 1969 and is based in Houston, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 36
Sector (Food) 1 of 13
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 33
State (Georgia) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 30
Year (1999) 1 of 1
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Denver, Colorado, United States

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