Mergers & acquisitions

Zenith International is the only consultancy worldwide to work with beverage clients at levels from the strategic through to the operational and technical. This leaves Zenith uniquely placed to help soft drinks, bottled water and watercooler companies buy or sell.

We have acted for both buyers and sellers.

Services to buyers

For a buyer, we can fully manage and implement an acquisition, or assist with specific tasks such as target searches, valuations, Due Diligence reviews of markets, brands, business plans, production costs, equipment, product quality and water sources, financially model post acquisition investment/returns; prepare competition submissions and conduct strategic or competitor reviews.

Services to sellers

For a seller, we can act as commercial agent handling all aspects of a sale, or assist with specific tasks such as valuation, potential acquirer searches, approaches, drafting agreements and negotiation.

Transactions database

We maintain a detailed database of the global mergers and acquisitions for the soft drinks industry from 2000.

Integration

Integration can severely stretch a management team, whereas poor integration can lead to loss of value, loss of staff, loss of clients or market share, and even competitor start-ups. Zenith can provide managerial resources and experience to help ensure a successful integration process.

Confidentiality

We protect confidentiality rigorously, and refuse to undertake any engagements that may cause conflicts of interest.

Zenith International is not registered under the Financial Services Act. Clients retain their own legal and accounting advice.

For more information call or contact us for a confidential discussion.