Unlocking Growth: M&A trends in the food & drink industry
This webinar will explore the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges in mergers and acquisitions across the food and drink industry.
Join Grant Thornton's industry experts, who will share insights on market dynamics, valuation trends, and strategic considerations shaping the future of deal-making in this fast-evolving sector.
What to Expect:
- Key M&A trends and market outlook
- Discussion on some key deals from 2025 so far
- Insights into buyer and investor appetite
- Practical guidance for businesses considering a transaction
- Live Q&A with Grant Thornton’s Deals specialists
Whether you're actively exploring M&A or simply want to stay informed, this session will provide valuable perspectives to help you make informed strategic decisions.
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Speakers
Doug Bentley - Partner, Corporate Finance Partner (F&B)
Doug is a Corporate Finance Partner at Grant Thornton UK, he provides strategic advice to company shareholders, listed companies, and private companies on company acquisitions, company disposals, and debt and equity fund raising. With over 14 years of experience in the corporate finance field, he has successfully led and executed transactions across various sectors, including Consumer F&B, Manufacturing, Pharma, Tech and Business Support Services.
Jon M Throup - Partner, Transaction Advisory Services (F&B)
Jon is a Partner in our Transaction Advisory Services team specialising in financial due diligence. He has over 20 years of experience in M&A and supporting privately owned and listed clients on both buy-side and sell-side transactions.
Jon is also a partner in our Consumer sector deals team, with a focus on the F&B sector.
Martin Verrall - Partner, Transactions Tax
Martin is a Partner who leads our Sell-Side Transaction Tax team, advising shareholders and their companies throughout the lifespan of a transaction, to ensure they maximise their after-tax sales proceeds and manage tax risks.
He has significant experience in all areas of transactions and due diligence exercises, both from a buy and sell side. He uses this experience to deliver pro-active and pragmatic advice both to the companies and shareholders going through a transaction.
Mark Woodgate - Partner, Operational Deal Services (Carve Outs & Integrations)
Matt is a experienced M&A advisor and change consultant providing operational insight to help clients identify and deliver deal value from mergers, acquisitions and divestments. Supports Corporate Senior Management teams and Private Equity investors.
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