Advisors predicted that 2021 seafood M&A would shift toward downstream processing and input sectors because booming retail demand and pandemic delays highlight the need for integrated one‑stop processors; family‑owned processors remain ripe for consolidation and cross‑border deals are expected once travel restrictions ease
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Transaction SummaryAntarctica Advisors, the leading Seafood Industry-focused investment banking firm, acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Clear Springs Foods, Inc. in its 100% sale to Riverence Holding LLC. The combined group is the largest producer of trout in the U.S., becoming one of the largest aquaculture companies in the country.
Antarctica’s specialized Seafood Team worked with the Board and Management in finding the best strategy for the Company, advised in the Company’s refinancing prior to the sale, and led a closed competitive sales process geared towards maximizing value for the Company’s employee-owners.