Looking to acquire a brewery in Africa, the Client, a private equity firm specializing in investment and management services, lacked prior experience in the brewing industry. This knowledge gap posed significant risks to their investment strategy, as they needed to make an informed decision on a complex asset in an unfamiliar sector. The Client required expert guidance to assess operational, technical, and financial aspects, ensuring their investment would be both sound and scalable.
First Key responded with a comprehensive, solutions-oriented approach. We began by developing a robust set of pre-visit questions covering equipment, utilities, performance, operations, quality systems, staffing, IT infrastructure, and capital plans. Our team conducted an on-site inspection, evaluating machinery condition, production capabilities, and facility assets. We benchmarked manufacturing processes and end-product quality against international and local standards, assessed supply chain efficiency, and performed a technical risk assessment. Leveraging our proprietary capacity model, we identified bottlenecks and expansion opportunities, providing the Client with actionable insights and a clear roadmap for value creation.
First Key delivered the final technical due diligence report on time, with no revisions required, demonstrating precision and reliability. Our analysis enabled the Client to make a confident acquisition decision and revealed a $645,000 USD CapEx opportunity to de-bottleneck the brewery, positioning the asset for accelerated growth. By partnering with First Key, the Client gained strategic clarity, operational benchmarks, and a quantifiable pathway to maximize their investment in a dynamic market.
