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M&A Transaction Trends

M&A Transaction Trends

Winter Park, FL– PCE Investment Bankers (PCE) is pleased to announce the sale of United Juice Companies of America (United Juice) to Perricone Juices.  The transaction represents the purchase of the remaining shares of United Juice that Perricone Juices does not own. PCE served as the exclusive financial advisor to one of the shareholders of United Juice.

As a business owner, you might consider the sale of your company. The food and beverage industry has experienced increased activity in this area over the years, particularly in the middle market sector.  Buyers are diverse – strategic, private equity, ESOPs, and internal sales.

Understanding how to market your business is one of the essential strategic items that you need to address as early as possible to drive the valuation and efficiency of the transaction. Specifically, it is vital that you understand the critical components of your business before beginning the sale process, given the importance of timing in an M&A transaction.

Farmers understand the importance of planning to yield a fruitful harvest. The process includes preparing the seeds and soil, timing the planting and harvesting, and preparing the crops for the market.

Aeterna Capital Partners, a private investment firm located in New York, NY and Ridge Road Partners and investment holding company focused on long-run value creation has recently purchased Kitchen Art of South Florida, Inc.