M&A and Capital Markets

KROST can assist in the mergers and acquisitions process, whether your company is selling, buying, financing or re-capitalizing, to ensure your goals are met. Whether it is strategy, planning, or execution, our comprehensive process and hands-on services provide companies, management, and shareholders with step-by-step guidance, from pre-planning to the finish line and beyond. No matter the circumstances, our team of specialists has the knowledge, experience, and market presence to support you. Please view the sections below for more information on our M&A and Capital Markets services.

Sell-Side M&A

Sell-side M&A includes business readiness reviews, preparation of financials, information materials preparation, research and outreach to buyers, participation in management presentations, analysis of offers and deal negotiation

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Buy-Side M&A

Our process involves definition of the purchase criteria, researching and finding buyers, contacting and engaging targets, participation in management presentations, preparation of offers, arranging of financing, and deal negotiation.

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Press Release: Green Cuisine Private Label Food Manufacturer Acquired by Fresh & Ready Foods

January 1, 2019

Pasadena, California – Green Cuisine (San Fernando, CA), a private label food manufacturer, founded and owned by the Sanderson family, was sold to Fresh & Ready Foods (San Fernando, CA), a portfolio company of Akoya Capital (Chicago, IL), Balance Point Capital (Westport, CT) and Plexus Capital (Raleigh, NC), for an undisclosed sum. Pasadena-based consulting firm, … Read More

M&A Video Series – Part 1 of 4

November 12, 2018

Southern California M&A in Manufacturing Report – 1st Half, 2018

October 23, 2018

Below is a preview of one of the articles in the new issue, “Southern California M&A in Manufacturing Report – 1st Half, 2018” by Paren Knadjian, M&A: Southern California M&A in Manufacturing Report – 1st Half, 2018 Overview & Trends Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) activity in manufacturing globally was robust in 2018 with just under … Read More

KROST Quarterly: Manufacturing Issue Now Available – Cybersecurity, Tax Incentives, Transactions, Trends and More

September 20, 2018

We are happy to announce the release of our second quarterly magazine! The Manufacturing Issue highlights some of the hot topics in manufacturing including cybersecurity, tax benefits and incentives, technological advances in manufacturing, and trends. What You’ll Find Inside this Issue: Manufacturers Beware: The Continued Threat of Cybersecurity Breaches, Hacking & Malware by Keith Hamasaki, CPA … Read More

First Quarter M&A and Venture Capital Deal Activity in the Food & Beverage Industries

April 16, 2018

M&A Activity M&A activity in the Food & Beverage space remains healthy with just under 250 deals announced in Q1 2018, down from 370 deals on Q1 2017 (which was a very high quarter in terms of deal count and aggregate transaction value). The largest deal by far was the $23 billion Leveraged Buyout (LBO) … Read More

3 Types of Due Diligence to Consider Prior to Buying a Business

April 10, 2018

There is no single process that everybody follows when purchasing a business, and there are many factors that determine whether a business, once bought, will fulfill its desired purpose. But if there is one thing that will mitigate the chances of failure, and increase the chances of success, it is conducting detailed due diligence on … Read More

5 Steps to Take Now if You Plan to Expand Your Restaurant Business

April 10, 2018

Are you planning to expand your restaurant business? Do you plan to open new stores? Do you need outside capital to fund that expansion? Here are five steps to take now to improve your chances of successfully raising capital – debt, equity, or both. 1. Make Sure Your Books are in Good Order Most restaurant … Read More

Global Investment Trends in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

March 13, 2018

Before diving into global investment trends in Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and Machine Learning (“ML”), it may be worth quickly defining them. To quote John McCarthy, widely recognized as one of the pre-imminent leaders in this space, AI is defined as “The science and engineering of making intelligent machines.” AI systems can perform tasks that normally … Read More

5 Steps to Take Now if You Want to Sell Your Business In 2018

January 29, 2018

Due to the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), business owners who were looking to sell their business in 2018 may now be reconsidering. After all, the TCJA cuts corporate tax rates resulting in increased cash flow for profitable companies. While this is true, it is also worth considering that private company valuations … Read More

New Service Line and Practice Leader Announcement

October 24, 2017

Pasadena, California, October 20, 2017 – Award-winning, local accounting and consulting firm, KROST, announced the addition of Paren Knadjian who will head up the firm’s new M&A and Capital Markets service line as Practice Leader. The addition of Knadjian comes as no surprise, as the firm is disrupting the industry with their remarkable growth over … Read More

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