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EP Advisors

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8639 5864

Address: 333 Collins Street 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.epadvisors.com.au/

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23.01.2022 Nice shout-out for lead advisor on the project Paul Economedes at EP Advisors. #matchamaiden #mergersandacquisitions #strategicpartnerships #strategicinvestment #naturaltea #foodandbeverage #foodanddrink #exitstrategy

23.01.2022 Another iconic Aussie Brand being eyed-off by Forrest Family Office. #mergers #mergersandacquisitions #iconicbrand #familyoffice #wines #investment #divestment https://www.adelaidenow.com.au//382788eb12a0462b71cd2efebc

21.01.2022 From our Principal: A lot of people ask what I do. I tell them we provide family business owners financial freedom so they can enjoy more TIME with family, travelling and other passions.... I enjoy keeping tabs on past client journeys, post exit of their business, and seeing what they get upto. For me it took great pleasure to be able to exit the Totino Family out of their long standing successful family business Festival City Food and Wine, allowing Don (the MD) to spend more time at his award winning winery and where his true passion lies. What better way to see retirement out then on the rolling hills of his own winery in the Adelaide Hills. Totino Wines represent wines with a European flair. Italian born owner, Don Totino migrated to Australia in 1968, at the age of 18. His love of Italian culture and in particularly food and wine has plans in the near future to plant Italian variety’s into Australian soil. Mixing the two cultures to give the perfect product. Give their world runner-up 2018 Shiraz a try or their gold winning 2014 Vintage which won gold at the Sydney Int Wine Show in 2019. #foodservice #mergersandacquisitions #foodandwine #foodandbeverage #exitstrategy #acquisition #familybusiness #wealthprotection #capitalpreservation #investors #familybusiness #sme #festivalcity #bidfood #food #logistics https://www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au//bidfood-snaps-up-

20.01.2022 We are proud to have facilitated and advised Darko Glogovac and Woodcut (https://woodcut.com.au)on the majority sale to Petra/ QLC Private Equity. Covid obviously provided a challenging M&A landscape for parts of 2020 so we are proud of the work of our team Emil Parthenides, Nick Kenos, Michael Parthenides and Adam Mazzaferro, and thank all external advisors for their roles during the transaction. We congratulate both Petra/ QLC on a great acquisition of Australia’s leading... premium flooring brand in Woodcut, and our client Darko Glogovac for building a business of such high quality to be sought after. We wish both parties all the best in the next stage of the business under the Petra Industries group. https://www.afr.com//kestelman-backed-petra-takes-stake-in #woodcut #mergers #acquisitions #investmentbank #privateequity #exitstrategy #businessadvisory #streettalk #businessnews #buildingindustry #flooringbrand

20.01.2022 Under Offer! Now under contract, a packaging company specialising in Disposable/ Takeaway Food Packaging and Chemicals under offer to an Australian Owned Trade Acquirer. This successful business has been in operation with the same vendors for nearly 30 years, servicing direct to Food Service outlets and distributors.... EP Advisors was engaged by the acquirer on a buy-side mandate to find and negotiate a suitable trade acquisition, as well as project manage until completion. We have been able to negotiate an integration strategy pre-completion date, thus allowing our client synergies at day 1 of operation. We look forward to assisting our client through the process to completion, with an announcement in late July. #packaging #takeawaypackaging #foodservice #fooddistribution #foodandbeverage #bakery #coffee #ecopackaging #businessowners #sme #buyside #investment #acquisition #underoffer

20.01.2022 M&A Activity expected to be strong into COVID normality. See below, we agree with these points, hence the demand for good opportunities for buyers to invest currently outweighs the supply. We have been asked by potential clients whether or not timing to market is good, it wasn’t March to June, however July onwards has seen huge demand for deal flow by trade, PE and Family Offices. So, whilst demand outstrips supply, good economics says the timing is quite good to explore exit...s for strong performing businesses. Thankfully, the bulk of our clients have been considered essential services so either they have had little impact or uplift during COVID. #mergersandacquisitions #acquisitions #exitplanning #exitstrategy #businessadvisory #familybusiness #privatebusiness #privateequity #familyoffice #jointventure #businessexit https://www.linkedin.com//epadvisors_m-mergersandacquisiti

19.01.2022 The most overhyped and least profitable sector continues to fool everyone, adding to the bubble. It’s a Fugazi! #investing #investments #onlineordering #foodonline #capital #techvaluations #mergersandacquisitions #wolfofwallstreet #investors #acquisition... https://techcrunch-com.cdn.ampproject.org//just-eat-t/amp/

19.01.2022 From our director: Congrats to the PFD team on this majority sale. This is big news for anyone involved in the food distribution space, and a good strategic acquisition by Woolies. Especially, with the threat of Amazon wanting to enter grocery delivery space.... I think the next obvious play would be Coles targeting Superior Foods as the only other non-listed national distributor. Maybe Bidfood should jump in and put hand up, and mess that party up??? Coles would then need to consolidate smaller operators nationally. It is good to see some activity in the sector. It has been relatively quiet on the acquisition front since our directors sold Festival City SA, and Goldline Distributors WA to Bidfood. RFG made some waves for a period with acquiring Hudson, but back focusing on their core business. A lot of friends in the sector, some are hurting, so this might see them get a little jump back in their step. https://www.afr.com//woolworths-buys-552m-stake-in-pfd-foo #foodbusiness #foodandbeverage #groceryindustry #fooddistribution #foodservice #mergersandacquisitions

18.01.2022 Great article on business complacency by our Corporate Advisor - Frank Ruta. https://www.linkedin.com//why-we-going-backwards-financial

18.01.2022 Great to have our team assist with negotiations and agreements for this ripper JV between Daniel’s Donuts and BP. Check out the turnout to the launch at this BP in Shepparton. More sites to follow. #businessadvisory #growthadvisory #negotiations #businessstrategy #businessgrowth #jv #bestdonut #donuts #bp #danielsdonuts #amazingdonuts #desserts #conveniencestore

16.01.2022 Who said businesses won’t sell during a pandemic? Not us! Our clients continue to generate interest from our sophisticated acquirer network. Proud of our team, led by Paul-Anj Economedes and Michael Parthenides to negotiate a sale via a strategic investor, providing the business Matcha Maiden, and its founders with a fantastic strategic exit strategy, via majority sale.... This being the second successful food related ingredients business of the year sold by our team. Congratulations to all parties involved in the acquisition, and we look forward to seeing more of the growth into new markets for Matcha Maiden. For anyone wanting to hear a great podcast, Matcha Maiden co-founder Sarah Davidson has a podcast called Seize the Yay: https://lnkd.in/gUvEe9n which I have listened to personally and find very positive, and would recommend. #exitstrategy #exitplanning #businessadvisory #mergersandacquisitions #seizetheyay #deasil #matchamaiden #naturaltea #ingredients #drypowderblending #fmcg #healthfood #foodandbeverage #acquisition #foodinnovation #privateequity #familyoffice #businessowners #hnw https://lnkd.in/g3dHhYF

16.01.2022 The company’s FY20 financial results showed Cereal and Snacks revenue fell 14 per cent to $70 million, with the adjusted EBITDA pre-AASB16 loss rising slightly to $32.1 million. Unrealistic operational costing budgets and ineffective trade spend in the retail channel were to blame, as were numerous poor outcomes from NPD. Interim CEO Michael Perich said the divestment of cereals and Snacks and its underperforming Specialty Seafood business was on the cards. http://www.foodan...ddrinkbusiness.com.au//arnott-s-to-buy-fr #mergersandacquisitions #divestment #freedomfoods #arnotts #healthyfoods

16.01.2022 Congrats to Queens Lane Capital on saving a 1000 aussie jobs. QLC are great people and we are sure they will make this a successful business. #ragtrade #aussiejobs #mergers #acquisitions... http://www.ragtrader.com.au//1000-jobs-saved-as-retailer-e

15.01.2022 EP Advisors is happy to announce the appointment of Wilder Ruiz to its growing advisory team. Wilder is an experienced CEO, Company Director and Chairman. Passionate about building business and taking them on a journey to maximise results, and successfully in roles below.... CEO of Pancakes Australia which he converted from a loss of ($4,500,000) to a $2,000,000 profit within two years. Operations Director at Hungry Jacks which managed to turnaround 12 years of consecutive losses in Victoria into a profit within the first twelve months. CEO (parallel role) at Hungry Jacks and was the founder and creator of the Hungry Jacks Registered Training Organisation. CEO of Performis, a national learning and development company which grew from $1,000,000 to $13,000,000 over three years. Vice President of Message Media, an IT company in San Francisco, he was responsible for the USA, Australia, UK and New Zealand business where he oversaw an overall sales increase of 30%. As a consultant to Roll’d QSR group he assisted growth from 7 stores to 90 stores acting as interim CEO and Executive Chairman. We welcome Wilder to our team and look forward to his skills being utilised by our clients. #appointment #ceo #interimceo #consulting #businessadvisory #growth #changemanagement #mergersandacquisitions #businessowners #businessgrowth #exitadvisory #exitstrategy #maximisevalue

15.01.2022 Great way to celebrate a transaction signing yesterday morning with our Melbourne office Chrissy lunch. Missing a few who unfortunately couldn’t make it. #arboryafloat

14.01.2022 Quadrant Private Equity with yet another successful exit of one of there portfolio business Adore Beauty. Congrats to all involved on a successful IPO. As a private business owner this is the positives of investment by a highly regarded Private Equity firm or Family Office #asx #ipo #privateequity #adore #beauty #ecommerce #exitstrategy #investment #privatebusiness #float #quadrant #growthcapital #womeninbusiness

14.01.2022 EP Advisors is very happy to welcome to our team Allen Chan to our Sydney office. Allen comes from a funds management and stockbroking background. He understands the investment thesis required to take early stage private businesses to IPO.... Allen’s recent advisory role involved the IPO listing of ‘thedocyard, ASX TDY’. Allen is a natural networker with extensive experience in financial markets and, a network that extends to fund managers, stockbrokers and high net worth investors. If you are looking for an experienced corporate advisor to assist in capital markets strategies and 3rd party capital introductions, please get in touch. #corporatefinance #corporateadvisory #sme #sellside #buyside #businessadvisory #businessconsultancy #businessinvestment #businessowners #exitplanning #exitstrategy #privateequity #familyoffice #ipo #businessgrowth #managementconsulting

13.01.2022 The power of personal branding, building brands. Diageo PLC (LON:DGE) has added one of the US’s top super-premium gin brands to its portfolio with the acquisition of Aviation American Gin for US610mln. Aviation, fronted by Hollywood A-lister Ryan Reynolds, is one of the fastest-growing brands within the US super-premium gin segment and grew volumes at over 100% in 2019.... The brand also added the highest number of cases and contributed 40% of super-premium gin segment growth, said Diageo. Diageo is acquiring the brand through the acquisition of its owner, Davos Brands, with its other products Astral Tequila, Sombra Mezcal and TYKU Sake also part of the deal. Reynolds, Davos’ co-founder, will retain an ongoing ownership interest in the business, said the FTSE 100 group. The consideration comprises an initial payment of $335mln and a further potential consideration of up to $275mln based on the performance of Aviation American Gin over ten years. #mergersandacquisitions #gin #beveragenews #liquorindustry #acquisition

13.01.2022 We see profitable business on paper every day, yet, are unhealthy businesses, struggling to keep their head above water. Most family business (successful or not), do not understand the difference in Free Cash and Book Profit, and don’t really know the true position of their business. Most investors and acquirers will pay higher values for healthy businesses with Low Working Capital requirements and Free Cash to distribute. ... This video is a fantastic summary to assist in understanding whether you have a healthy or unhealthy profit business. For those that want a really quick red flag symbol, a requirement for an Overdraft is usually a sign of an unhealthy profitable business. The good news is there are some great ways to turn an unhealthy profit to a healthy profit. Feel free to chat with us to learn more. #businessadvisory #exitplanning #exitstrategy #corporateadvisory #investment #workingcapital #profit #epadvisors #sme #privatebusiness https://youtu.be/d0FY4xRT_yo

12.01.2022 We think this represents a good acquisition by Docyard. Good to see another M&A due diligence platform making waves, as Ansarada is just so ridiculously expensive. We will have to give Docyard a go on new projects, and we don’t just say that because our team member, and equities guru Allen Chan assisted with the successful Docyard IPO . ... https://themarketherald.com.au/software-company-thedocyard/ #mergers #acquisitions #mergersandacquisitions #IPO #duediligence #asx #businessadvisory #docyard #AI #dealplatform #projectmanagement #exitstrategy #exitplanning #epadvisors #sme #business

12.01.2022 Takes years building a business of value, one in which strategic acquirers show interest. So as key stakeholders, do what you have done so well over the years; selling yourself and the business, and don’t stuff up strategic investment opportunities by being disrespectful, rude, arrogant to parties who may one day acquire your business if you’re lucky. You might have an amazing business, but if you, the stakeholder can’t sell yourself in acquirer meetings by being likeable, o...dds are they walk. Be backable and partner material. It is no coincidence our most likeable, respectful and hospitable clients have received the best deals. #benice #backable #investible # #meetings #selling #mergersandacquisitions #businessadvisory #privateequity #familyoffice #strategicinvestors #exitstrategy #sme #businessowner

11.01.2022 The crew this morning, celebrating the little wins, after 3 months of negotiations, putting one of our sizeable Food Manufacturing clients under offer. Our client receives great value off-the-table whilst staying involved, and most importantly partners with a strategic investor skilled at significantly growing businesses. We look forward to working on the next stages of the transaction and assisting our client to completion.... Our network of acquirers just keep on punching through Covid and seek further successful family business opportunities. #epadvisors #businessadvisory #acquisition #mergersandacquisitions #familybusiness #privateequity #businessowners #investments #businessgrowth #exitstrategy #exitplanning #profitable https://youtu.be/lAkuJXGldrM

10.01.2022 Healthy ready meals sector heating up. This makes proposed Youfoodz IPO more attractive. https://techcrunch-com.cdn.ampproject.org//nestle-acq/amp/ #mergersandacquisitions #healthandnutrition #healthfoods #readymeals #readymademeals #ipo #nestle #freshly

10.01.2022 We are happy to announce the successful sale of our client Dallas International, Latrobe Cakes and Grocery Industries Australia (Dallas International Group of Companies) to DPC Group. A testing time in Australia with Covid19, so to complete this transaction during stage 4 lock down makes this an extra special transaction. Congratulations to both parties on a great result, and we wish our clients Frank and Dale all the best with their well earned future endeavours. ... DPC Group acted professionally throughout, and we would also like to wish them all the best with the future growth of the business. Special thanks to our team members involved in the transaction Emil Parthenides Nicolas Kenos Michael Parthenides Adam Mazzaferro and external advisors Thomas Kim Kenneth Lee Jeremy Miller Sebatian Italia for their part and help in the process. #mergersandacquisitions #acquisitions #exitplanning #exitstrategy #businessexit #investors #strategicinvestment #familyoffice #familybusiness #sme #groceryindustry #fmcg #businessadvisory #epadvisors #dallasinternational

09.01.2022 Acquisition Opportunity! Business contains all the necessary licenses, and has been processing mainly as a toll-facility for other national and multi-national food businesses. Services include:... Extensive product innovation and formulation development expertise Capability of offering batch runs for small, custom specific speciality blends to large scale and cost effective products An extensive blending and packaging operation offering 14 individual line Temperature-controlled warehouse space Packaging can be unique and individual-Private Label Contract Blending-small to large scale product lines Bulk Packaging-Contract Manufacturing Raw material sourcing advice Food ingredient premix products Product innovation/Formulation development Blending and Packaging combinations Distribution Service Capabilities HACCP Certified facility Gluten-free facility Nut free facility Regular testing and auditing Options for warehouse solutions for both raw base product and finished products Export market development Products processed are utilised in Food Service, Retail, Health & Wellness, Manufacturing. Contact within for more information. #blending #drypowder #ingredients #foodprocessing #foodmanufacturing #foodandbeverage

09.01.2022 A lot of sophisticated investors in our own network are well and truly out of their April hibernation, and hungry for deals. Two offers last week on a client we have had only for a month. Another client, after an April hold, signing an NBIO for $20M plus, and a tea company completing their transaction (announcement on that one to follow). Some of the network are still sleeping though. Sitting on the fence, waiting to see what May and June looks like, missing good opportuniti...es in meantime . #exitplanning #exitstrategy #businessadvisory #mergersandacquisitions #buyside #sellside #businessinvestment #investmentbanking #privateequity #familyoffice #investors #businessconsultancy #businessowners #corporatefinance #sme

08.01.2022 We don’t usually like to see deals blocked by FIRB, and as an M&A advisory firm it goes against our grain, but this is one we are happy to see blocked. #mergersandacquisitions https://lnkd.in/gxDtFuZ

08.01.2022 Not dead, just delayed. Good to see no use of covid19 as a negotiation tool. #mergersandacquisitions... https://www-businessoffashion-com.cdn.ampproject.org//lvmh

08.01.2022 Great to see one of our Corporate Advisors - Allen Chan in the Financial Review today. Our clients who are looking at exit strategies with an IPO as an option, Allen is a great tool to access, with a wealth of experience and knowledge to provide. We also congratulate Allen on his executive director role at Bridge Street Capital. #ipo #corporateadvisory #corporatefinance #financialreview #allenchan #epadvisors #exitstrategy #capital #exitplanning #mergersandacquisitions #businessadvisory #successionplanning #businessowners #privateequity #familyoffice

05.01.2022 Acquisition news, Tanarra acquires stake in Baramabah Organics. #mergersandacquisitions #BusinessExit https://www.afr.com//tanarra-capital-takes-stake-in-barama

04.01.2022 If you are a Private Equity Firm or Family Office, contact us if interested in investments that have shown their strength during Covid and the lockdowns. We have many opportunities currently going through transaction processes, the below is a snapshot of a couple opportunities available and showing good numbers through this tough economic period: -Personal Care Business... Ebitda up on FY19 to $1.75M which hit forecasted numbers. Great brand, natural ethos and growing organically. New Sku’s started in July to national retailer, and growth into USA. Great bolt-on or platform to acquire other brands into. -Specialised Engineering Product Sales and Distribution Business: Servicing a number of sectors including manufacturing, construction, logistics and infrastructure, also shown growth in 2020. In addition to product sales, the business includes recurring revenue in servicing and testing equipment. This is a great opportunity as business has organic growth available but also bolt-on acquisitions nationally. Up on FY19 with Revenue of $33M and Ebitda in excess of $3.2M. Contact me or Michael Parthenides if interested for further details. #privateequity #familyoffice #familyoffices #familybusiness #investmentopportunity #sme #business #businessadvisory #mergersandacquisitions

03.01.2022 Acquisition Opportunity! Our client is seeking an exit strategy and would be a great bolt-on for businesses in the coffee industry wanting an edge to on-board new clients. With cutting edge proprietary products distributed, this business has the best reputation for what it does in the booming coffee industry. With over 16,000 outlets utilising their products this makes for an exciting and relatively low risk investment with a lot more outlets to come via new sales currently b...eing rolled-out. For more information, contact Emil Parthenides or Michael Parthenides. #coffeeproduction #coffeeindustry #coffeeroasting #restaurantsupplies #coffeetechnology #cafedesign #coffeeinnovation #coffeeequipment #coffeedistribution #investmentbanks #privateinvestors #coffeeroaster #equipmentsales #familybusiness #familyoffice #foodandbeveragemanufacturing #acquisitions #hospitalityprocurement #mergersandacquisitions #exitstrategy

02.01.2022 They say timing is everything, and Woolies buying PFD has created a perfect storm for Quadrant. We had a similar storm benefiting vendors when RFG acquired Hudson. A roll-on effect occurred with great multiples for our 6 clients sold across Tas, SA, Vic, NSW and WA, between 2016 and 2018. The fear of RFG consolidating, led to a buying rush of strategic locations.... Prior, multiples in the sector were quite low, generally under 4 x, however post Superior to Quadrant 2015), and in particular Hudson to RFG, multiples exceeded 4 x ++. Then, mid 2018, the sector became a buyers market again, with very little activity until now. I am getting asked again by players in the sector if timing is good. I think it is and talking with PE who have some interest in possibly consolidating distributors, as other giants will be looking to copy Woolies and Coles. We’ve looked at this before, but due to low margins in sector it was difficult to get up, but now the timing seems better for a consolidation. #privateequity #investmentbanking #familyoffice #foodservice #fooddistribution #coles #pfd #woolworths #amazon #metcash #uber #foodandbeverage https://www.theaustralian.com.au//5a36aee0651661cd9dae3e57

01.01.2022 Great to see Open House Roasters doing good things since the sale we advised on last year. Check out their catchy & happy new tune for their delicious Pineapple Blend. Made our morning brighter in the Melbourne rain. #coffee #coffeeroasters #openhouseroasters #brisbanecoffee #goldcoastcoffee #foodandbeverage #foodservice... https://www.instagram.com/p/BshAS8hBMgl/