The FoodGroup  

Food and Agribusiness Acquisition Consulting Services Since 1992

                                         Michael Cooper, President & CEO

                                                                               Michael@foodexecs.com

                                                                                         602-510-6633


 
Michael Cooper, President & CEO

Home - Food Industry Merger, Acquisition and Financial Consulting Expertise 

 

We understand the industry from a personal perspective having served as leaders from the sectors we support. Our team has first-hand knowledge and contemporary experience leading all aspects of the business development process - from planning, developing targets and making initial contacts (allowing for a non-threatening, third-party initial approach to prospects). We have deep experience in valuation, negotiation and due diligence processes and can assist in closing the deal.  Our service is trust based and cumulative.  Our finance, accounting and legal teams are some of the best in the industry. We have worked on small, medium and large transactions with success.  What makes us unique is our work with small to medium-sized, privately-held companies to develop creative solutions to help realize value for family business owners.  Our team can manage the entire process or contribute to selective components, offering a menu of services around your needs.  We have strong lender relationships and can assist in securing financing for buyers  - We have the experience and capabilities to negotiate the best prices for sellers.  We bring parties together to talk who might otherwise feel discomfort in starting the dialogue.

Testimonials

 

"The FoodGroup leader served our organization with the highest integrity, excellent professional service and demonstrated a care and concern for all parties involved in the project.  Michael is a consummate professional and a good guy" : CEO of a poultry further processor.


"Michael led our business development efforts, initiating the process, identifying key team members from inside and outside the company, and providing overall leadership where we had little expertise. I learned a great deal from Michael about buying and selling businesses in the food industry" : CEO, family owned, medium-sized poultry company.

Feel free to call Michael to discuss how his team might help you grow your business: 

602-510-6633  Michael@foodexecs.com
Cooper involved in Hillshire/Pilgrim's/Tyson transaction:  "Our valuation and disciplined process insured shareholders we would not exceed limits in the bidding process that destroyed shareholder value.  I was proud to be a part of the team that placed shareholder values ahead of the excitement of the deal, willing to back away when multiples were outside acceptable ranges."