News – North Inlet

Industry Update – Protein: Resilient Demand, Evolving Pressures, and a Resurgence in M&A

Sharad Panot — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:16:39 +0000

Our 2025 Protein Industry Update highlights:

Persistent protein demand despite cost pressures
Global public company activity and what it signals for protein corporates
The resurgence in protein M&A led by strategic consolidation
The impact of immigration policies on labor and supply chains

North Inlet Congratulates TOMRA on its recent acquisition of CLYNK

Sharad Panot — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 02:48:45 +0000

TOMRA recently completed its acquisition of C&C Consolidated Holdings, LLC (d/b/a: CLYNK), a leading provider of “bag drop” solutions for the collection and processing of beverage containers in the United States. The acquisition expands TOMRA’s North American footprint while enhancing its ability to deliver innovative and convenient recycling solutions to consumers. North Inlet is pleased to have served as the exclusive financial advisor to TOMRA on this transaction.

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North Inlet Congratulates AgriWebb and Munters Group on their Partnership to Improve Sustainability and Animal Welfare

Sharad Panot — Mon, 06 May 2024 14:54:45 +0000

Munters Group announced today their investment in AgriWebb, a leading beef cattle production software provider. AgriWebb’s farm mapping, grazing management and inventory tracking software provides critical data to meat packers and retailers in their efforts to reduce emissions in their supply chains.

North Inlet Congratulates IFCO on its Recent Combination with PRT Growing Services

Sharad Panot — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:20:27 +0000

We are honored to have had the opportunity to represent Patrick, Preston and the extended Mobley family in their combination transaction with PRT Growing Services Ltd., and thereby fortifying a position as North America’s leading forestry seedling provider. With the combined capital resources of PRT and its financial partner Instar Asset Management, they’ve strengthened their ability to serve forest landowning customers, their employees and the markets in which they serve and live as momentum accelerates regarding afforestation as a preferred natural climate solution.

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North Inlet Congratulates Shurtape on its Recent Acquisition of Pro Tapes & Specialties

Sharad Panot — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:51:40 +0000

Shurtape Technologies, LLC recently completed its acquisition of Pro Tapes & Specialties, Inc., a tape manufacturer and converter that services a variety of markets, including graphic arts, library and school supply, precision die-cutting and fabricating, contract and custom converting, retail and general industrial. The deal represented the culmination of a nearly two-decade partnership. North Inlet has served as a long-time advisor to Shurtape Technologies.

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North Inlet Congratulates Lyons Magnus on its Recent Acquisition of Phillips Syrups & Sauces

Sharad Panot — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:16:12 +0000

Lyons Magnus, a portfolio company of Paine Schwartz Partners, recently completed its acquisition of Phillips Syrups & Sauces, a Westlake, Ohio-based manufacturer of gourmet syrups, sauces, and toppings. The acquisition enables Lyons Magnus to enter the high-growth, mid-tier and regional segments of the coffeehouse chain market and further diversify its value and growing customer base. North Inlet continues to serve as the advisor to Lyons Magnus as they pursue additional synergistic acquisitions.

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North Inlet Congratulates AmplifiedAg Inc. On Completing a $40MM Capital Raise, Expanding Global Technologies and Vertical Roots Indoor Farms Across the Southeast

Sharad Panot — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:15:21 +0000

AmplifiedAg Inc. announced today that the company has completed $40MM in equity financing. The funding will support the continued expansion of the company’s world-leading hydroponic container farm, Vertical Roots, and further development of the company’s holistic operating system, AmpEDGE™, which uniquely combines environment monitoring and controls with business operations for end-to-end indoor farm management.

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North Inlet Seeking Experienced Analyst to Join Our Team Helping Clients Accelerate Strategic Growth

Sharad Panot — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:14:27 +0000

(Charlotte, NC – August 3, 2021) North Inlet Advisors is seeking to hire a Senior Analyst. This individual will be a core member of the North Inlet team, contributing to business development, client coverage, research, business and financial analyses, and transaction execution. The Senior Analyst’s time will be focused on providing comprehensive services to a limited number of live client engagements and will include both transaction-related and non-transaction-related work. This is a unique opportunity that differentiates itself from both typical sell-side investment banking positions and internal corporate development positions. Much like an internal corporate development position, the nature of the role is situation dependent and often requires strategic perspective as to what is best for a client over time. However, multiple client engagements expand the variety and composition of the workload. Our boutique size results in constant interaction with the North Inlet’s senior professionals and frequent interaction with client executive teams. As a firm, we also aim to balance our personal and professional lives in a manner that is both sustainable and fulfilling for all. Key responsibilities will include:

Conducting research (e.g. company and market research)
Supporting the due diligence and deal execution process
Assisting with financial analyses of prospective acquisition targets
Supporting firm marketing and business development activities

Key skills and requirements for this position include:

Strong quantitative and qualitative research, assessment, and critical thinking skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, with resourcefulness and flexibility
Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, responsibility, and pride in workmanship
Experience in business valuation and financial modeling (e.g., comparable company, precedent transactions, IRR, ROIC, DCF, and LBO analyses)
Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
BS/BA from an accredited four-year university and 1-3 years of professional work experience in investment banking, corporate development, or accounting

The Senior Analyst position will be based at our Charlotte, NC office. Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to careers@northinletgroup.com in addition to applying with the below link. Apply via LinkedIn

North Inlet Advises Ducks Unlimited on Working with Farmland Partners to Acquire Nearly 1,300 Acres Adjacent to the Great Dismal Swap National Wildlife Refuge for Habitat Restoration and Protection

Sharad Panot — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 07:13:24 +0000

North Inlet Advisors congratulates Ducks Unlimited on its recent transaction with Farmland Partners Inc. The newly acquired property will expand existing protected habitat area in close proximity to the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, lands protected by The Nature Conservancy, and Cavalier Wildlife Management Area, which is managed by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. North Inlet has served as an advisor to Duck Unlimited since 2020 and appreciates the opportunity to support Duck Unlimited’s vision in conserving and enhancing wetlands for the benefit of waterfowl and the communities benefiting from such protected wetlands.

Ducks Unlimited Inc. is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America’s continually disappearing waterfowl habitats. Duck Unlimited press release can be found here:

More Great Dismal Swamp acres will be protected

North Inlet Congratulates The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) on the Acquisition of an Additional 25% Financial Interest in Bonnie Plants

Sharad Panot — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 07:12:52 +0000

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG) announced the signing of a non-binding letter-of-intent to acquire an additional 25% financial interest in Bonnie Plants, Inc. from the Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc. Post completion, Bonnie Plants will operate as a 50/50 joint venture owned by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and Alabama Farmers Cooperative. North Inlet Advisors served as financial advisor to SMG on its original 25% investment in Bonnie Plants in 2016.

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