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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsDecember 21, 2023

Building a $350m Holdco of Farms

with Jack McCarthy

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The Deal

Industry
Agriculture/Farms
State
CA
Purchase Price
$350.0M
Year
2017
LTV at Close
29%
Deal Source
proprietary

Financing Structure

Bank Loan
$100.0M
Buyer Equity
$250.0M

Strategic Rationale

Consolidating fragmented operations to implement sustainable, high-yield agricultural practices.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Acquired 12,000 acres; transitioned 57% to organic/developing stages; top 25 global grower in specific crops.

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