GS Foods, a leading specialized foodservice distributor owned by affiliates of Highview Capital and A&M Capital Partners (“AMCP”), today announced its acquisition of Lamm Food Service, a full-line food distributor headquartered in Lafayette and broadly serving Louisiana.
With nearly 50 years of industry experience, GS Foods encompasses a family of specialized companies that provides trusted food distribution and product solutions. Leveraging its sophisticated network of facilities and expertise navigating the complexities of foodservice programs, GS Foods operates nationally across specialized segments, including K-12 education and foodservice.
“Integrating Lamm Food Service into the GS Foods family is expected to strengthen our operations and expand our footprint in the Southeast,” said Sean Leer, CEO of GS Foods. “By combining our deep industry experience with a like-minded and trusted distributor, GS Foods expects to reach even more communities in the region with high quality service and products.”
For over four decades, Lamm Food Service has been a trusted provider of exceptional service, meeting the unique needs of its diverse customer base. As a full-line food distributor, Lamm offers a wide variety of name-brand products from national manufacturers while also proudly supporting local companies that manufacture Louisiana food products.
“As a family-founded business, we take immense pride in our commitment to delivering exceptional service and high-quality foods to our customers,” said Bruce Mattingly, CEO of Lamm Food Service. “Joining forces with GS Foods, a national food distributor with a rich history and similar values, we believe will enhance our ability to meet the evolving needs of our customers while preserving the legacy we have built.”
To ensure a seamless transition for employees and customers alike, the leadership and staff of Lamm Food Service will join GS Foods and collaborate closely with the team going forward.
About GS Foods Group
GS Foods Group is a leading specialized food distributor primarily serving the K-12 schools and corrections markets, and was created through the merger of Gold Star Foods and Good Source Solutions. GS Foods tailors its sales and marketing programs to ensure that more K-12 school students and other customers have access to healthy and cost-effective meals each day. The combined company has a national footprint with substantial market presence across the United States, serving over 8,000 customers nationwide.
About A&M Capital Partners
A&M Capital Partners is Alvarez & Marsal Capital’s flagship investment strategy focused on middle-market control transactions in North America with total assets under management of $3.1 billion. A&M Capital Partners has a strong and referenceable track record of serving as a trusted partner to founders, corporates and management teams, providing the capital and strategic assistance required to take businesses to the next level of success. A&M Capital Partners invests in businesses across a wide range of sectors including Business Services, Industrials, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Consumer & Retail, Government Services, Financial Services and Energy Services.
About Alvarez & Marsal Capital
Alvarez & Marsal Capital is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $4.65 billion in assets under management across six funds and four investment strategies. The firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by a strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”), one of the largest operationally-focused advisory firms in the world. Alvarez & Marsal Capital combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing, with deep operational expertise, industry knowledge and global corporate relationships, making Alvarez & Marsal Capital an attractive partner to management teams and business owners. Alvarez & Marsal Capital is headquartered in Greenwich, CT with offices in Los Angeles, CA and London, England. For more information, visit www.a-mcapital.com.
Contact
Ale Amesquita
Director of Business Development, A&M Capital Partners
ale@a-mcapital.com
424.354.5238
