Company Overview

PRIME exits® is proud to be the exclusive representative of a nationally recognized food processing automation integrator with more than 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing automated production systems for major food manufacturers. The company’s offerings include automated portioning, inspection systems, raw-material handling, conveyorized processing lines, and full turnkey installations with controls integration.

Clients include national CPG brands, large frozen-food manufacturers, bakery groups, protein processors, and fresh-pack facilities. The company’s proprietary automation modules and patented material-handling systems significantly improve throughput, worker safety, and hygiene compliance—making them integral to modern food production facilities.

The company also operates a field-service division that generates recurring revenue through maintenance, support, and spare-parts programs. With growing labor shortages in the food industry, the company’s automation solutions have become increasingly indispensable.

Financial Review

Revenue: $75 Million

Normalized EBITDA: $9 Million (12%)

EBITDA performance is driven by proprietary automation platforms, high-margin engineering services, and recurring service contracts.

Reason for Exit

Second-generation ownership seeks a liquidity event while retaining optional minority equity for the next growth phase.

Asking Price & Deal Structure

Asking Price: $63 Million (7× EBITDA)Deal Structure:

• 80% cash at close

• 20% performance-based earn-out tied to backlog conversion

Ideal Buyer

Ideal for industrial automation companies, robotics integrators, and private equity platforms aiming to expand within the food manufacturing sector.