Situation
National Frozen Foods is one of the region’s premier frozen vegetable processors, operating plants in Moses Lake, Quincy and, Chehalis WA as well as Albany, OR. After multiple generations of family ownership, the shareholders were approached by a private equity firm interested in acquiring the business.
ZS Role
Zachary Scott was engaged to evaluate the financial fairness of the transaction and to advise the selling shareholders regarding the financial aspects of the transaction.
Result
Endeavour Capital of Seattle and Portland acquired a majority interest of National Frozen Foods. Management and certain family members remained as minority owners.