Weyand Fisheries

Situation

Weyand’s Fisheries Inc., based in Wyandotte, MI, is one of the largest fresh fish processors in the U.S., specializing in Great Lakes fish species.

Solution

Blumefield Foods, LLC was formed to acquire the assets and business of Weyand’s Fisheries Inc. Blumefield was led by a food industry executive seeking to make a purchase following a career at a well-known food company.

Amherst undertook a comprehensive buy-side assessment for Blumefield Foods based on a well-defined target criteria.

Results

Amherst’s role included target identification, business valuation, deal structuring, negotiation of an asset purchase agreement, and arranging financing.