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Why Exit Planning Could Be the Project You Tackle During the Pandemic

Why Exit Planning Could Be the Project You Tackle During the Pandemic

by Erin Fenstermaker | May 25, 2020 | Exit Planning

In this very strange time we are all in, I have made a point to look for silver linings from this pandemic–even when many people are without jobs, are immersed in the CARES Act details and may have more time on their hands than they typically do. One silver...
How the Four D’s (Death, Disability, Divorce, and Disagreement) Can Affect a Business

How the Four D’s (Death, Disability, Divorce, and Disagreement) Can Affect a Business

by Erin Fenstermaker | Apr 24, 2019 | Business Advice

Did you know that there is a 50% probability that a pet business owner will be impacted by one of the dreaded “D’s” sometime during the time they own their business: Death, Disability, Divorce, Disagreement or Distress? As you can see from this list of “D’s”, these...
Why Some Businesses Don’t Sell and How to Keep Yours From Being One of Them

Why Some Businesses Don’t Sell and How to Keep Yours From Being One of Them

by Erin Fenstermaker | Mar 24, 2019 | Business Advice, Exit Planning

Do you plan on selling your pet company someday?  If so, what kind of planning are you doing NOW to ensure the best outcome when it is time to sell or find a majority investor? If you are like most business owners, the answer is unfortunately, “none.” The lack of...

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“For Grizzly Pet Products, Carol and her team at Birdseye have been outstanding and a pleasure to work with, – not least due to their extensive expertise in the pet sector. BirdsEye worked very professionally and tirelessly to get the deal done within the agreed time frame. There were of course some tense negotiation moments between buyer and seller, but Birdseye remained even headed throughout, always offering sage advice and not attempting to dictate any decision making.  We achieved a very successful result, in no small part due to the efforts of the BirdsEye team.  They are loyal advocates and people you can trust to act in your best interest without exception.  I can wholeheartedly recommend BirdsEye for the sale of a pet company.”

Harald Fisker, Grizzly Pet Products

Founder and President

“Birdseye knows the right questions to ask and the right people to reach. They provided the structure and knowledge that illustrated Ultra Paws strengths and prepared us for the process. Their oversight allowed us to focus on our business while they focused on the transaction. We’re grateful for Carol and Erin’s expertise, industry connections, and efficiency throughout the various stages of our business sale to R2P Pet.”

Lisa Paxton, Ultra Paws Inc.

Founder and Former CEO

“I have worked with Carol Frank in a variety of capacities over the last few years. Her M&A experience and knowledge of the pet industry in unprecedented, and resulted in several successful transactions. I would not hesitate to recommend her if you are considering buying, selling, or recapitalizing your pet company.”

David Levy, Zeus & Company

Founder

“Ultimately, we were most impressed by Carol, whose professionalism has flowed through to every aspect of our process. Carol brings vast pet industry knowledge and networking, and there is no doubt that a level of premium valuation was achieved.”

Jen Melton & Brennan Johnson, Cloud Star Corporation

Founders

“Carol Frank was instrumental in helping W. F. Young in developing a focused acquisition search in both the equine and canine product categories. We’d done an effective job in the past on acquiring brands. However, we needed someone with a higher level of experience and knowledge of the canine industry who could take us levels beyond where we were. Carol had the talent, experience level, and ability to further propel W. F. Young forward in its strategic direction. Carol and her associates were very effective in providing the resources to lead and support our acquisition search. She is a pleasure to work with, and assimilated within our acquisition team seamlessly. In no time at all, she became a valued member of the W. Y. Young team.”

Adam D. Raczkowski, W. F. Young, Inc.

President & COO

“Carol Frank approached me about an opportunity to acquire Zeus & Company, believing it was a good fit for our Company. We engaged her on a buy-side assignment and she made the introduction, provided credibility for us and was instrumental in negotiations and guiding us to close. We would have not done this acquisition without Carol.”

Jim Alden, Pet Food Experts

CFO

“Carol is a very effective investment banker in the pet industry.  I have known her for several years, and she is well connected to many other leaders throughout the industry.  Her knowledge of the space, the industry dynamics, and the universe of potential buyers is a strong advantage.  Having worked with her on pet industry deals when she represented the seller, I have experienced her ability to maximize the value of an asset—beyond what I would have imagined achievable.  I particularly appreciate her honest and straight-forward approach.”

Andy Katz, Pet Edge

Former CEO of 28 years
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