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Hormel Shops for Food Deals in the Private-Equity Aisle

Hormel Shops for Food Deals in the Private-Equity Aisle

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Hormel Shops for Food Deals in the Private-Equity Aisle

Private equity once formed the bridge for startups until they were acquired by consumer-products companies, said Charles Tillen, a partner with Bain & Company. But as more strategic buyers eye smaller, younger brands, those companies are finding themselves competing more with private-equity buyers, exacerbating an already expensive valuation environment.

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