Mergers and acquisitions - Strategies for Success

Over recent years, EFFP has been closely involved in a number of mergers between leading Farmer Controlled Businesses (FCBs), including the recent merger of Grainfarmers and Centaur Grain to form Openfield.  We provide an independent lead to discussions between parties, help to project manage the process and provide direct advice and support to those involved.

Given the importance of achieving a successful outcome when embarking on such activity, EFFP has been working in partnership with the Plunkett Foundation on a Defra funded project exploring and considering the key attributes of merger and acquisition activity within the FCB sector.

Together we have published a handbook and a series of case studies highlighting FCBs who have recently been involved in merger or joint venture activity. The businesses cover a board range of agricultural sectors as well as a variety of different approaches to consolidation.

To access a copy of the handbook and case studies

If you are considering or in the process of forming a strategic relationship with another party please contact Duncan Rawson, Associate Director, Business Development Services to discuss how we might be able to help you achieve a more successful outcome.

• Skip to content
• Co-operatives UK- Board Performance Review
• VIEW - 2nd Issue Published
• New opportunities arise as food price inflation falls says EFFP
• Jane Kennedy MP joins food security debate
• Mergers and acquisitions - Strategies for Success
• Yorkshire leading the way in brewing collaboration
• Who's investing in British agri-food?
• Coors Carling Growers group brings barley growers together
• Integrated supply chain helps assure 100% British barley for Carling - EFFP Case Study
• Carling launches Western Growers' Group