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Sell-side for F&B Brand 'Beebeede Cronut' 

Internal Network
Buyer Sourcing Channel
23.07 ~ 24.01
Advisory Period
3
Number of Buyers Matched
56 days
Lead Time to First Meeting
6 months
Deal Closing

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Deal Summary

Background

Selling a well-established brand facing financial challenges through M&A 


As a well-established brand, the company received entry offers from various department stores, participated in numerous collaborations, and launched a flagship store.However, structurally low profitability had resulted in chronic losses. Given the client’s strained financial condition, they pursued a rapid sale through targeted marketing.

Client Needs

Finding a buyer who would continue growing the brand, honoring the founder’s deep attachment


The CEO of the company, deeply attached to the brand, aimed to find a buyer who would carry on its growth journey.

Wishing to stay engaged after the deal, the CEO sought to pass on key know-how and proposed a profit-sharing structure tied to the brand’s future growth.

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MOMENS Key Actions

Overview

Despite the overall decline in the donut market, Beebeede tood out as a dessert brand with with a distinctive identity and strong presence in major retail channels.

Facing sales decline and financial pressure, MOMENS closed the deal via a partial equity transfer to an individual investor, managing non-standard structures and delicate negotiations. Balancing brand value with market realities, this case illustrates a strategy that enabled swift decision-making and efficient deal closure.

Key Actions

1. Flexible Deal Structuring


Settled on a partial equity transfer over full acquisition

- Bridged the valuation gap with a customized deal structure

- Secured stability through the retention of the founder under structured employment and incentive terms.


2. Fixed-Fee Commission Model


Applied fixed success fees to accommodate the client’s strained financial situation

- Delivered consistent, high-quality service across all deal stages—regardless of deal size—building client trust


3. Rapid Response to Non-Standard Risks


- Addressed financial challenges, including commingling of personal assets and corporate cash

- Formalized key preconditions including full tax payments, settlement of interim receivables, and documentation of business closure

- Managed contract details from asset and liability adjustments to employment clauses

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