Performance Food Group Acquires Reinhart Foodservice
RICHMOND, VA - Performance Food Group Company (PFG) has recently announced its acquisition of foodservice distributor Reinhart Foodservice from Reyes Holdings—a transaction valued at $2 billion.
“We are excited to announce the strategic acquisition of Reinhart and welcome them to Performance Food Group,” said George Holm, PFG Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer. “I’ve known the Reyes family for nearly two decades, and they have built and grown an incredible company. We believe the addition of Reinhart and its complementary strengths will expand Performance Foodservice’s broadline presence, improve our network efficiency, and help us achieve our long-term growth goals. This transaction provides us with greater overall scale, a diverse customer base, including a solid base of independent customers, and builds upon our strong distribution platform. We believe these attributes along with attractive financial characteristics will enhance our ability to continue to deliver the service our customers need to succeed and create shareholder value."
This acquisition of Reinhart’s distribution footprint will enhance and expand PFG’s existing distribution platform and market density, according to a press release. By the third year following the acquisition, PFG anticipates $50 million in annual run-rate cost synergies.
“We are excited to partner with PFG and believe this acquisition provides meaningful benefits to our customers and expanded opportunities for our employees,” said J. Christopher Reyes, Reyes Holdings Co-Chairman. “PFG has a solid track record of growth and leadership in our industry. We believe our strengths and the strong cultural connection our companies share will support continued success for many years to come.”
After the acquisition is completed, PFG will be positioned as one of the largest distributors in the country, with approximately $30 billion in net sales.
“Reinhart Foodservice understands the important role our associates play in our success. We have proudly invested in our people and infrastructure to build our business, and we’re excited about this acquisition knowing that PFG supports a similar approach,” said M. Jude Reyes, Reyes Holdings Co-Chairman.
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