M&A Deal Summary

Sysco Acquires Western Foods

On December 16, 2005, Sysco acquired distribution company Western Foods

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sysco’s 8th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Sysco’s 14th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Sysco’s 1st transaction in Arkansas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-12-16
Target Western Foods
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Sysco
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Western Foods

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Western Foods, Inc. is a broadline foodservice distributor. Western Foods items includes fresh and frozen meats, dry grocery, bakery, dairy, produce, disposable and chemical products.

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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 15 of 36
Sector (Distribution) 8 of 20
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 12 of 33
State (Arkansas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 14 of 30
Year (2005) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-05-20 Royalty Foods

Orlando, Florida, United States

Royalty Foods, Inc. is a specialty meat distributor. Royalty Foods distributes and supplies center of the plate, frozen and dry foods to foodservice operations throughout the southeastern United States.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-02-20 Desert Meats & Provisions

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Desert Meats & Provisions, Inc. is an independent specialty meat distributor. Desert Meats & Provisions distributing more than 1,200 products, including fresh and frozen specialty and variety meats, aged beef, pork, lamb, veal, poultry and processed meat.

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