Going Nuts
unconventional
What this case is about
Your client is a US snack food company specializing in peanuts looking to acquire an almond company. The peanut company is growing slowly but dominates its market segment. They want to diversify and seek your advice on the acquisition opportunity including valuation and fit between the companies.
Objective
Determine whether acquiring the almond company is a good strategic and financial decision by evaluating market sizing, valuation, and fit factors.
Skills this case tests
Structuring the problem
Working the numbers
Judgement and recommendation
Communicating clearly
This is an interview practice scenario. Figures in the brief are case inputs, not current market research.