Ecuadorian Seafood Group Seeks a Value-Added Shrimp Plant

Reference
BM-19
Origin
Ecuador
Investor type
Strategic buyer
Sector
Food, Agriculture & Seafood
Minimum revenue
≥ US$10M
Stake sought
Flexible
Ticket size
—
Geography
Vietnam

Overview

One of Ecuador’s two largest seafood groups seeking M&A or a strategic investment in a Vietnamese shrimp plant.

What the investor looks for

  • Stable plant with value-added lines (peeled, breaded, cooked); no raw-only processors
  • Revenue US$10–100M a year, transparent books, positive EBITDA preferred
  • ASC, BAP (4-star preferred), BRC, IFS or a path to them; antibiotic-free control
  • 5+ years’ history and own or contracted farming base for year-round supply
  • NDA and deep financial due diligence after meeting 2 of 4 criteria

Companies that may fit

USD figures are indicative, converted at about VND 25,500 per US$. Figures come from the seller and are unaudited.