“"As we contemplated bringing two hop supply companies together, we needed an experienced merger consultant to help us analyze the economic consequences of the transaction and value the companies.

Zachary Scott's team was able to quickly gain an understanding of the business basics, analyze the numbers, and offer a compelling financial case for moving forward. They were then able to offer their assistance with financing the combined business under some very aggressive timelines.

Their expertise and professional approach helped us to launch our new, combined business and I would recommend them to other businesses with similar needs."”
Steve Carpenter, COO, Yakima Chief/HopUnion
Financing & AdvisoryFood / Beverage / AgricultureComplex Situations
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Situation

Yakima Chief / Hopunion, headquartered in the Yakima Valley of Washington, is the preeminent processor and marketer of highly sought aroma hops used by craft brewers in North America and alpha hops used by mass market brewers around the globe. As part of the merger of the two entities, new credit facilities were needed to fund payments to growers and to support expanded production in the face of burgeoning demand.

ZS Role

Zachary Scott was engaged to arrange credit for the merged entity to allow the company to fund its joint business plan.  As part of this effort, ZS explained the economics of the combined businesses and solicited competing proposals to fund the company.

Result

A five-year financing commitment for more than $80 million of revolving and term financing on attractive terms was arranged for the merged company.