J. Skinner is a producer of baked goods for retail and foodservice, specializing in Danishes, muffins, cinnamon rolls, and brownies. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, the company's products are available in retail locations across the U.S. J.Skinner is committed to quality and innovation in the baked goods sector.
Investment Date
May 2024
Transaction Type
Buyout
Industry
Food Products & Services
Geography
North America
Investment & Value Creation Thesis
Opportunity
After four decades of family ownership, Skinner partnered with Stellex for family wealth diversification, succession solutions and capital to expand deeper in-store bakery (“ISB”) capabilities
Initial Investment Thesis
- Invest in Skinner’s specialty artisanal baking products while bringing capital and resources for expanded capacity with the objective of building a foundation for future growth
Value Creation Initiatives
- Investing in automation
- Expansion of the executive leadership team
- Pursuing pricing and cost initiatives
- Building out the sales organization
Overall impact:
Work to date has focused on expanded capacity and operational infrastructure
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