A global consumer M&A advisory firm

Spayne Lindsay & Co. is a leading independent M&A adviser to businesses across the global consumer sector

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We utilise our deep industry knowledge and global network to deliver great outcomes for our clients

Our Expertise

Providing bespoke and creative corporate finance advice

Sell-side
M&A

From entrepreneurs to corporates to financial sponsors, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients when selling their businesses

Buy-side
M&A

Advising buyers in identifying, evaluating and executing acquisitions of businesses across a multitude of structures

Growth Capital
Fundraising

Guiding businesses and management teams through raising capital from strategic and institutional investors

Strategic
Advisory

Leveraging our insight, experience and network to provide value-added advice to consumer businesses at different stages of growth

Don Papa Rum Sold to Diageo for €438m

Spayne Lindsay & Co held a discreet and selective process with a handful of global spirits players for the shareholders of Don Papa, a high-growth ultra-premium single island rum from the Philippines. We targeted strategic players who had the distribution capabilities and strategic vision to maximise value for our client.

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Transformation of YO! Sushi from a UK casual dining player into a global Japanese food-to-go and kiosk player

From the initial acquisition of YO! Sushi to the subsequent successful buy & build strategy and the ultimate exit to Zensho, a highly strategic international trade buyer, we advised Mayfair every step of the way.

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Gü Sold to Exponent Private Equity

"We have been working with Spayne Lindsay for almost a year and their guidance, support and professionalism has led us to an excellent investor in Exponent and the management team are delighted we can continue to deliver our plan of building a global indulgence brand. The process was run incredibly efficiently from start to finish and it included helping us shape the strategic plan, giving us time to still run the business and managing all the other essential third parties. Ultimately delivering a great result for the Noble shareholders."

Pete Utting, CEO of Gü

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Berry Gardens Sold to Driscolls

"We have worked with Spayne Lindsay for nearly a year on the transaction from inception through to completion. The sale was to a partner we have worked closely with for many years so brings a range of different challenges from a normal investment sale. Through the process the advice, guidance and insight available from the Spayne Lindsay Team has been invaluable in getting to a great conclusion. We are more than happy with their work."

Robin Walker, Chairman at Berry Garden Growers

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Lipton Tea Acquired by CVC

Spayne Lindsay pre-empted the sale process and worked closely with CVC 18 months before the transaction, performing in-depth target and market analysis, identifying priority bolt-on targets, and leveraging our network of international trade and industry experts to ensure CVC was best-placed in this highly competitive process

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Our Experience

We are committed consumer sector specialists

Don Papa Rum sold to Diageo for €438m

Spayne Lindsay & Co held a discreet and selective process with a handful of global spirits players for the shareholders of Don Papa, a high-growth ultra-premium single island rum from the Philippines. We targeted strategic players who had the distribution capabilities and strategic vision to maximise value for our client.

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Spayne Lindsay is pleased to have advised Mayfair Equity Partners from start to finish on this investment as they turned YO! Sushi from a UK casual dining player into a global Japanese food-to-go and kiosk player.

From the initial acquisition of YO! Sushi, the UK‐focused sushi restaurant business known for its innovative conveyor belt and an iconic consumer brand, to the subsequent successful buy & build strategy which included the acquisitions of Taiko (UK sushi manufacturer for retailers), Bento Sushi (the largest Canadian sushi company) and SNOWFOX (the 3rd largest sushi kiosk business in the US) through to the ultimate exit to Zenshow, a highly strategic international trade buyer.

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GU sold to Exponent

We have been working with Shaun Brownell and the team for almost a year and their guidance, support and professionalism has led us to an excellent investor in Exponent and the management team are delighted we can continue to deliver our plan of building a global indulgence brand. The process was run incredibly efficiently from start to finish and it included helping us shape the strategic plan, giving us time to still run the business and managing all the other essential third parties. Ultimately delivering a great result for the Noble shareholders. Pete Utting, Managing Director of Gü.

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Berry Gardens Sold to Driscolls

We have worked with Spayne Lindsay for nearly a year on the transaction from inception through to completion. The sale was to a partner we have worked closely with for many years so brings a range of different challenges from a normal investment sale. Through the process the advice, guidance and insight available from the Spayne Lindsay Team has been invaluable in getting to a great conclusion. We are more than happy with their work. Robin Walker, Chairman at Berry Garden Growers

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Lipton tea acquired by CVC

Spayne Lindsay pre-empted the sale process and worked closely with CVC 18 months before the transaction, performing in-depth target and market analysis, identifying priority bolt-on targets, and leveraging our network of international trade and industry experts to ensure CVC was best-placed in this highly competitive process

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Our Recent Transactions

Our deep industry knowledge, global perspective and strong relationships make us a trusted advisor to leading consumer companies and investors

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Our Team

We have senior-led, sector-focused, cross-border teams across the UK, Europe and the US, covering the global consumer sector

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The Spayne Lindsay Foundation

Spayne Lindsay and its partners are proud to support The Spayne Lindsay Foundation, a grant-making trust and registered charity (1146414).

Spayne Lindsay allocates a portion of its income each year towards the charitable causes supported by the Foundation

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