Atlas Advisors/Deal History

Deal History

300+ total transactions representing $50B+ in aggregate value — 19 tracked below spanning 2002–2018 · 3 industries

300+
Total Transactions
3
Industries
2002–2018
Years Active
Agriculture & Food14
Grupo Bimbo Mankattan Acquisition2018
Strategic acquirer: Grupo Bimbo

Financial advisor to Grupo Bimbo on acquisition. Part of ongoing relationship.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Sale of East Balt Bakeries to Grupo Bimbo2017
Strategic acquirer: Grupo Bimbo

Financial advisor to Grupo Bimbo on acquisition of East Balt Bakeries. Part of ongoing relationship with Grupo Bimbo.

$600M-$700M USDSell SideSell Side Advisor
Sale of Van Geloven by TowerBrook Capital to McCain Foods2016
Strategic acquirer: McCain Foods Limited

Financial advisor on sale of majority stake in Van Geloven (frozen snacks) by TowerBrook Capital Partners to McCain Foods. Third consecutive Atlas transaction involving Van Geloven.

$200M-$400M EURSell SideSell Side Advisor
Sale of J.M. Smucker's Canned Milk Business to Kelso & Company2015
Acquired by PE: Kelso & Company

Advisor to Kelso & Company on acquisition of Eagle Brand and Magnolia branded canned milk products from J.M. Smucker Company. Includes US manufacturing facilities in El Paso, TX and Seneca, MO.

$200M+ USDSell SideSell Side Advisor
Acquisition of Preferred Brands International/Tasty Bite by Kagome2015
Strategic acquirer: Kagome Co. Ltd.

Exclusive financial advisor to Kagome on 70% acquisition of Preferred Brands International (Tasty Bite brand) ready-to-serve Indian cuisine company. Management retained 30% stake.

$80M USDSell SideSell Side Advisor
Van Geloven Sale to Lion Capital/Avedon2015
Acquired by PE: Lion Capital / Avedon Capital Partners

Financial advisor on sale of Van Geloven by previous PE owner. Second consecutive transaction involving Van Geloven.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Sale of Canada Bread Company to Grupo Bimbo2014
Strategic acquirer: Grupo Bimbo

Exclusive financial advisor to Grupo Bimbo on acquisition of Canada Bread, including fresh bakery, frozen bakery (US/Canada), and ambient bakery (UK) operations. Landmark transaction in North American bakery sector.

$1.4B-$1.5B USDSell SideSell Side Advisor
Hostess Beefsteak Brand to Grupo Bimbo2012
Strategic acquirer: Grupo Bimbo

Financial advisor to Grupo Bimbo on acquisition of Hostess Beefsteak bread brand.

$30M-$35M USDSell SideSell Side Advisor
Sara Lee Iberian Bakery to Grupo Bimbo2011
Strategic acquirer: Grupo Bimbo

Financial advisor to Grupo Bimbo on acquisition of Sara Lee's Iberian bakery business in Spain and Portugal.

€100M-€130M EURSell SideSell Side Advisor
Sara Lee North American Fresh Bakery to Grupo Bimbo2010
Strategic acquirer: Grupo Bimbo

Financial advisor to Grupo Bimbo on acquisition of Sara Lee's North American fresh bakery business. Second transaction in Grupo Bimbo relationship.

$700M-$750M USDSell SideSell Side Advisor
Weston Foods Fresh Bakery to Grupo Bimbo2008
Strategic acquirer: Grupo Bimbo

Financial advisor to Grupo Bimbo on acquisition of Weston Foods' fresh bakery business. Major acquisition in Grupo Bimbo relationship. First transaction in multi-transaction advisory relationship.

$2.3B-$2.7B USDSell SideSell Side Advisor
Van Geloven Sale to Egeria2008
Acquired by PE: Egeria

Financial advisor on sale of Ad van Geloven. First transaction in Van Geloven relationship.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Sale of DS Waters to Kelso & Company2005
Acquired by PE: Kelso & Company

Financial advisor to Groupe Danone on sale of DS Waters (approximately $800M annual revenue) home/office delivery water business to Kelso & Company PE fund.

$700M-$900M USDSell SideSell Side Advisor
Ajinomoto Joint Ventures Sale to Unilever2002
Strategic acquirer: Unilever

Financial advisor to Ajinomoto on sale of equity interest in seven joint ventures with CPC to Unilever. Major multinational transaction.

$400M USDSell SideSell Side Advisor
Consumer Products3
Del Laboratories Acquisition by Coty Inc.2012
Strategic acquirer: Coty Inc.

Financial advisor on acquisition of Del Laboratories (OTC personal care and cosmetics) by Coty Inc. Cosmetics and beauty transaction following prior advisory on sale of Del Labs to Kelso & Company.

$500M-$750M USDSell SideSell Side Advisor
Scotch & Soda Acquisition by Sun Capital/Kellwood2011
Acquired by PE: Sun Capital Partners / Kellwood Company

Lead financial advisor to Scotch & Soda on acquisition by Sun Capital Partners affiliate and Kellwood Company. Apparel and fashion brand transaction.

$100M-$200M USDSell SideSell Side Advisor
Rock and Republic Brand Acquisition by VF Corporation2011
Strategic acquirer: VF Corporation

Financial advisor to Rock and Republic on acquisition by VF Corporation. Apparel and lifestyle brand transaction.

$100M-$150M USDSell SideSell Side Advisor
Software & SaaS2
MobileXpense Majority Stake to Fortino Capital2017
Acquired by PE: Fortino Capital

Financial advisor to MobileXpense on sale of majority stake to Fortino Capital PE firm. Technology/supply chain software transaction.

$50M-$100M USDSell SideSell Side Advisor
Thomson Learning Acquisition by Apax Partners/OMERS2007
Acquired by PE: Apax Partners / OMERS Capital Partners

Financial advisor to Apax Partners and OMERS Capital Partners on acquisition of Thomson's higher education learning assets. Large PE-backed technology acquisition.

$750M-$800M USDBuy SideBuy Side Advisor