The Protein Works Sold to YFM Equity Partners
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The Protein Works Sold to YFM Equity Partners
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Transaction
Overview
Spayne Lindsay is delighted to announce that it has advised on the sale of THE PROTEIN WORKS™ to YFM Equity Partners, a specialist private equity fund manager.
Founded in 2012, THE PROTEIN WORKS™ is a direct-to-consumer sports nutrition business that sells a wide range of protein powders, snacks, supplements, and foods, manufactured at their 34,000 square foot facility in Runcorn, Cheshire. The business is run by CEO Mark Coxhead, who co-founded the business, and Marketing Director Laura Keir.
THE PROTEIN WORKS™ sells a range of products, including its leading vegan range and unique snacks produced from its in-house bakery, direct to consumers in the UK and the EU through its dedicated European websites. The business also sells to markets across the globe via a network of international distributors.