Pickering Pacific advises US-based sausage manufacturer Johnsonville on acquiring a majority stake in Singapore-based Q.B. Food Trading

Pickering Pacific acted as exclusive financial advisor to Johnsonville, one of the largest sausage manufacturers in the United States, on its successful acquisition of a 85% stake in Q.B. Food Trading Pte Ltd on 7 January 2015.

Q.B. Food Trading Pte Ltd is one of the leading distributors of frozen meat, chilled meat, cheese and a variety of western processed food products to retailers and to the hospitality industry in Singapore. By this acquisition, Johnsonville establishes a strong presence in Singapore which will reinforce its distribution capabilities locally and serve as a platform to support its expansion strategy in Southeast Asia.

“The help and guidance provided by Pickering Pacific on this transaction was extremely valuable. Pickering Pacific’s insights on the region, its standard practices and M&A intricacies proved to be a pivotal part of our success” said Michael Stayer-Suprick, President – International Business Group of Johnsonville.