In more than 28 years of experience, Kent Group principals have successfully completed over 180 investment banking and financial advisory assignments in our industry specialty. This experience allows us to skillfully and creatively manage all aspects of our clients’ assignments, ultimately leading to the deal structures most beneficial to our clients.

In addition to Kent Group's invaluable experience we also have:

• An exceptional database which contains non-public information on over 22,000 high level executives in the food, agribusiness, and private equity business sectors. The information collected on these potential strategic and financial investors includes contact information, what types of transactions they are looking for and their ability to close a transaction.

• EVA® software, a state-of-the-art financial analytical tool typically used by large Wall Street firms. Utilizing this tool ensures our clients maximize the value of their businesses.

• A broad knowledge base allowing us to “get up to speed” on a client’s assignment very quickly.

• A well-known and respected name in our niche industry which allows us to focus on and communicate with the decision makers and owners of the companies we target. Kent Group has already done the networking for our clients and formed relationships with senior executives in our niche industries.

• A well-developed and proven system that pre-qualifies prospective buyers and investors, this system confirms they can follow through with the deal and saves our clients valuable time and a potential failed transaction.