45+ total transactions representing $2B+ in aggregate value — 12 tracked below spanning 2018–2025 · 3 industries
Exclusive financial advisor to Ritter Sport on its acquisition of Chocolove premium chocolate brand. Strategic combination expanding Ritter Sport's premium chocolate portfolio.
Exclusive financial advisor to Lassonde Industries on US$235M acquisition of Summer Garden Food Manufacturing. Summer Garden manufactures specialty sauces and condiments (Gia Russa, Little Italy in the Bronx, G. Hughes brands). Deal nearly doubled Lassonde's specialty food revenue.
Financial advisor on Peak Rock Capital's acquisition of Ziyad Brothers specialty foods. Ziyad is a leading producer of premium ethnic and specialty food products.
Exclusive financial advisor to Old Orchard Brands (West Michigan fruit juice and beverage producer) on sale to Quebec-based beverage company for $146M. Family-owned business transition to strategic buyer.
Exclusive financial advisor to Faultless Brands on its sale to NiTEO Products. Faultless is a leading consumer household products brand with strong retail presence.
Exclusive financial advisor to KIK Consumer Products on divestiture of Auto Care business (Prestone, Holts brands) to Recochem Inc. Strategic consolidation of automotive fluids and appearance products. Sawaya Partners previously advised on KIK's acquisition of this business from another owner.
Financial advisor on Platinum Equity's acquisition of Singer consumer products brand. Strategic platform acquisition in consumer products.
Exclusive financial advisor to Vornado Air on sale to ThreeSixty Group. Vornado is a consumer appliances and home products brand.
Exclusive financial advisor to Energizer on acquisition of Nu Finish and Scratch Doctor automotive appearance brands from Reed-Union. Strategic bolt-on to Energizer's auto care portfolio (Lexol, Eagle One brands). Expands market leadership in automotive appearance.
Financial advisor to Designs for Health on minority investment from BDT & MSD Partners, a strategic investor with deep CPG expertise.
Advised Gryphon Investors on sale of RoC Skincare to Bridgepoint Europe VII. RoC is a dermatologist-recommended premium skincare brand founded in 1957 with global distribution. Transaction represented successful growth and expansion during Gryphon's ownership (2019-2024).