M&A Deal Summary

Sysco Acquires Kent Frozen Foods

On January 15, 2018, Sysco acquired distribution company Kent Frozen Foods

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sysco’s 16th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Sysco’s 3rd transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-01-15
Target Kent Frozen Foods
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Sysco
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Kent Frozen Foods

Kent, United Kingdom
Kent Frozen Foods Ltd. is a foodservice distributor including cakes, desserts, pizzas and pastries. Kent Frozen Foods Ltd. was established in 1962 and is based in Kent, UK.

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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 31 of 36
Sector (Distribution) 16 of 20
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 28 of 33
Country (United Kingdom) 3 of 3
Year (2018) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-17 HFM FoodService

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

HFM FoodService is a wholesale foodservice distributor. HFM provides quality groceries and supplies for foodservice operators across the Hawaiian Islands, Marshall/Marianas, and Guam. HFM FoodService was founded in 1964 and is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-02-19 Doerle Food Services

Broussard, Louisiana, United States

Doerle Food Services LLC is an independent food service distributor with a diversified customer base, operating in a mode of strategic planning, and offering superior products and services at competitive prices, along with up-to-date technology solutions.

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