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CONTENTS

                                           1   Introduction                             03

                                           2   Key Players During the Pandemic          04

                                           3   Industry Review                          06
                                                Global Snacking Trends                   06
                                                Global Drivers                           09
                                                COVID Alters Snacking Habits             10

                                           4   Segment Highlights                       11
The Snacking Industry is witnessing a           Savory Snacks                            11
major shift in consumer preferences             Nuts, Seeds, and Trail Mixes             12
towards healthier, more flavorful
                                                Salty Snacks                             12
products. Companies have an exciting
opportunity to capture this dynamic             Savory Biscuits                          12
market, but must successfully navigate
                                                Popcorn                                  13
the challenges of increasing ingredient
costs, evolving consumer palates, and           Pretzels                                 13
fierce competition. Significant                 Other Savory Snacks                      14
opportunities exist to drive growth
through eCommerce, innovation, and              Sweet Snacks                             15
alignment with health trends.
                                                Fruit Snacks                             15
Innovation is forging unique strategic
                                                Snack Bars                               16
partnerships within the industry. Rather
than invest in a new product launch or          Sweet Biscuits                           16
greenfield operations in a new
geography, manufacturers are turning
to M&A to fast-track entry into a new          Key Investment – Shelf Stable
category or gain market share.
                                           5   Snacking
                                                                                        17

Our Global Food and Beverage Team
provides extensive sector-specific
expertise and close relationships with     6   M&A Highlights                           20
global buyers and sellers, both within
local markets and throughout the
world. Many of our advisory
transactions are cross-border.             7   Public Company Performance               24

                                               Overview of GMAP Food and
                                           8   Beverage Team
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Introduction

                         Key Insights
The face of snacking is changing in a post-COVID world as empowered consumers increasingly seek tasty, nutritional, and
sustainable foods to fuel their evolving lifestyles. Snacking is on the rise as demand for customization and variety, as well as
increased at-home cooking occasions, leads to increased consumption. Consumers are demanding Better-for-You (“BFY”)
snack options, which is driving research and product innovation to meet these healthier lifestyles. Localization is encouraging
the use of bold, spicy flavors, and exotic ingredients to appeal to international palates, which is driving growth in regional
markets. The continued shift towards online purchasing is also driving sales growth, as snack foods is one of the top food
categories purchased through the eCommerce channel.
The global snacking industry, comprised of both savory and sweet snacks, reached an estimated ~$214 billion1 in 2020. The
two primary regions accounting for that are the Asia Pacific region, with the largest global market share at 56%, followed by
North America, accounting for 25%.
The Snacking Industry has witnessed significant changes in the last twelve months, with companies focusing on adapting new
market trends, enhancing operational efficiencies, and expanding product portfolios. Some key players in the snacking
market are focused on organic growth through product innovation, while others are pursuing inorganic growth through M&A.

                         Key Snacking Categories
                         Savory Snacks                                              Sweet Snacks

      Nuts, Seeds, and
                                     Salty Snacks                      Fruit Snacks                    Snack Bars
        Trail Mixes

       Savory Biscuits                   Popcorn                      Sweet Biscuits

                                    Other Savory
              Pretzels
                                       Snacks

Source: 1) ReporLinker

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Segment Highlights

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Key Players During the
Pandemic
                     Snacking Giants During the Pandemic
                         •       The PLANeT Partnership, a recently formed venture between PepsiCo and
                                 Beyond Meat, was created to produce and market innovative snack products with
                                 plant-based protein. Beyond Meat’s technology in plant-based protein and
                                 PepsiCo’s marketing and commercial capabilities are expected to expand the
                                 product portfolio.
                         •       Acquired/invested in four companies since 2020, including: Senselet Food
                                 Processing, Pioneer Food Group, Baicaowei and Rockstar Energy

                         •       Mondelez International’s innovation hub, Snack Futures, has developed NoCOe, a
                                 French brand that develops carbon neutral snacks. The snack products contain
                                 95% organic ingredients, contributes to dietary diversification, and is nutritionally
                                 dense.
                         •       Acquired/invested in four companies since 2020, including: Hu Master, Give and
                                 Go, Grenade, and Gourmet Food Holdings

                         •       General Mills launched numerous new products during the lockdown in the first
                                 half of 2020. They include Cinnamon Cheerios, the top new item in the US cereal
                                 category, the convenient new Progresso Toppers, Nature Valley’s Packed
                                 Sustained Energy Bars, the relaunched Dunkaroos snacks, and Old El Paso tortilla
                                 pockets.

                         •       Kellogg is catering to consumers’ dietary needs and is developing snack products
                                 that are zero or low in sugar, keto friendly, and contain plant-based protein foods.
                         •       A few portfolio additions include Kashi Cereal and Special K snack bars, which
                                 were specially developed for the ketogenic diet.

                         •       Campbell invested $40.0 million in their Ohio manufacturing facility in September
                                 2020, as part of an expansion to meet the increased demand for Goldfish crackers.
                         •       As part of its strategy to promote innovation, the Company has launched new
                                 flavors to its Well Yes! Soup brand that contain unique and nutrient-dense
                                 ingredients.

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Segment Highlights

                     Snacking Giants During the Pandemic
                          •      Conagra is accommodating consumers’ increased demand for healthy snacks,
                                 launching over two dozen new products that are inspired by plant-based
                                 ingredients and keto-friendly diets.
                          •      The company invested nearly $100M to expand its Ohio meat snacks
                                 processing plant, including the launch of several new brands.

                          •      Utz’s Boulder Canyon brand launched a new potato chip that is cooked in
                                 avocado oil, providing a healthier snack option to consumers.
                          •      Monogram Foods entered into an agreement with Utz® and Zapp’s® brands
                                 to launch a unique line of take-home hot appetizers for consumers that are
                                 snacking multiple times throughout the day and seeking convenience.
                          •      Acquired/invested in several snack companies since 2020, including: C.J.
                                 Vitner, On The Border, and HK Anderson’s Pretzel Business

                          •      Mars, under SKITTLES®, M&M'S®, and ORBIT brands, announced a new line-
                                 up of products that will join Mars’ portfolio of chocolate, fruity confections
                                 and gum brands.
                          •      Acquired/invested in two snacking companies since 2020, including: KIND
                                 Snacks, which recently acquired Natures Bakery

                          •      Nestlé has made many strides to increase its global footprint in a post-COVID
                                 world, highlighted by its acquisition of Fête Chocolat, a Chilean cookie and
                                 dessert producer.
                          •      Acquired/invested in several companies since 2020, including: Fête Chocolat,
                                 SimplyCook, Freshly, and Essentia Water

                          •      Post Holdings is increasing its presence in the egg snacking industry,
                                 highlighted by its recent acquisition of the Almark Foods brand.
                          •      Acquired/invested in two snack companies since 2020, including: Almark Foods
                                 and Peatos

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Industry Review

Global Snacking Trends
The global snack market was estimated at ~$2141 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach ~$308 billion by 2025, growing
at a CAGR of 8%. Snacking industry trends are heavily influenced by the overarching healthy and responsible food
movement. The mindset toward maintaining fulfilling, yet wholesome diets is further encouraged by the multitude of
products available at the consumers’ disposal. Consumers are snacking more frequently and are looking for different
snacking options to cater to those different occasions.

                           Covid-19 Momentum2
    •   The lockdown and dining restrictions across the globe have led to an enormous demand for snacking options.
        Restrictions on leaving the home and not being able to dine in restaurants have caused consumers to choose snacks
        as a medium of dealing with mentally and emotionally taxing experiences.

    •   As per a survey conducted by Mondelēz International, nearly 9 out of 10 adults either increased (46%) or
        maintained (42%) their snacking habits during the pandemic. This trend is expected to continue as consumers view
        multiple small snacks throughout the day as an alternative to consuming fewer, larger meals.

                           Snack Fusion
    •   Work-from-home (“WFH”) models are carving out a new opportunity for companies to pursue snack products that
        are consumed more frequently. Catering to remote workers that are now eating at home more often, different
        variants of snack products are being offered to lure consumers to their brands. Examples include:

                 Snacknation introduced a new work-from-home wellness box that provides a wide variety of healthy
                  snacking options at a reasonable price, giving the consumer the pleasure of both savory and sweet snacks.

                 Similarly, Walkers UK launched a new flavor of chips, Nando’s chips flavored with Peri-Peri Chicken, in
                  partnership with the popular food chain.

                 US-based ParmCrisps and Bridge Lane Wine introduced a snack box that offers a pairing of cheese and
                  wine.

Source: 1) ReportLinker, 2) Mondelēz International

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                          Taste Factor1
    •   While consumers are focusing on their health, they still have a soft spot for both salty snacks and feel-good snacks.
        The taste factor provided by snacks like chips, popcorn, pretzels, and snack crackers has piqued consumer interest
        in new variants.

    •   According to IRI, the salty snacks segment reported growth of 6.9% for the past 52 weeks ending May 17, 2020,
        reaching a total of $26.7 billion in sales.

        Salty Snacks Core Segment Market Data
        (52 weeks ending May 17, 2020)

           $8.0 billion                                 $5.9 billion      $1.5 billion                     $1.3 billion
               4.6% YoY                                   7.6% YoY           5.0% YoY                         7.0% YoY

            Potato Chips                                 Tortilla and   Ready-to-Eat (RTE)                     Pretzels
                                                        Tostada Chips       Popcorn

    •   Per IRI, the crackers category grew 5.9% to $7.8 billion. According to the Packaged Facts “U.S. Food Market
        Outlook 2020”, consumers are striving towards indulgent foods that are full-flavored, such as crackers.

                          Plant-Based Products2
    •   The pandemic has led consumers to take a more holistic approach to health, which includes a focus on healthy
        products, personal ethical concerns, and questions on the sustainability of certain farming techniques.

    •   Such preferences have caused consumers to shift toward plant-based products. According to ADM, 56% of global
        consumers are eating more plant-based foods, with the meat-free category experiencing 29% YoY growth.

    •   Producers are capitalizing on the growing demand, such as Gosh, which launched RTE plant-based snack bites.

                 “There’s an ever-growing demand for healthy, plant-based snacks and we believe that we are entering
                  this category with a truly unique offering, in a convenient format,” said William Topp, Marketing Manager
                  of Gosh.

                          Sustainability3
    •   Younger consumers are increasingly worried about the environment and climate change, driving food companies
        to be more thoughtful toward sustainability and reducing their environmental impact. This has led to large snack
        companies striving towards a lower carbon footprint during production.
                 COVID-19 has accelerated this trend, according to a survey conducted by GlobalData, which found that
                  41% of European consumers believe a lower environmental footprint is more important as compared to
                  their views before the pandemic.
                 SnackFutures has capitalized on this opportunity by producing a carbon neutral cracker NoCOé.

Source: 1) IRI, 2) BakeryandSnacks.com, 3) GlobalData

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Industry Review

                      Better-for-You
    •   BFY foods are a combination of healthy and clean products. Healthy is defined as light, nutrient dense, and devoid
        of harmful ingredients, while clean denotes transparency and simplified ingredients.
    •   With growing consumer demand for claims such as organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, and no additives, BFY is a
        growing trend as consumers look for both transparency in the supply chain and responsible manufacturing.

    Key BFY trends include:
    •   Low-sugar or alternative sweeteners
    •   Plant-based foods
    •   Protein-centered snacks
    •   Healthy, yet tasty
    •   Free-From fillers, preservatives, and harmful ingredients

                      Meal Replacement
    •   The six small meals concept1 has made an impact on the snacking category. Certain studies suggest that consuming
        six small and balanced meals a day suppresses hunger and appetite, and aids in weight loss and digestion.
    •   The convenience factor of multiple small snacks plays a role, as busy consumers look to replace their larger meals
        with quick snacks throughout the day, saving time on meal preparation.
    •   As a result, food manufacturers are introducing balanced, well-portioned snack products that offer wholesome
        nutrition and are fit for several occasions.
                 Certain food diets, such as Vegan, Keto, and Paleo, have also contributed to and promoted this trend.

Source: 1) MDLinx

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Industry Review

Global Drivers

                       Change in Snacking Habits1
    •   Snacking habits have changed dramatically over the last decade. According to an IFIC Snacking Survey in
        September 2020, ~65% of the consumers snack at least one time a day.
    •   With longer workdays and WFH trends, the role of snacks has evolved for consumers. Convenience and ethnic
        flavors have been key drivers for increased snack consumption.

        Daily Snacking           Multiple times a day
                                                                                       4% 4%
        Frequency                                                                 5%
                                 Once a day
                                                                                                       34%
         1 in 3 consumers        A few days a week
         snack multiple                                                     22%
         times each day          Once a week or less

                                 Never

                                 I prefer to snack or graze throughout                     31%
                                 the day instead of eating three meals

Major drivers of increasing snacking frequency include:
 • Access to attractive options                                             • Increase in disposable income
 • Convenience of ready-to-eat options                                      • Evolving taste buds / full-flavor profile
 • Dietary requirements (health, weight, blood sugar)                       • Stress coping

                       Options Galore
    •   Variety in snacking options has also been a key driver of growth. Innovation has led to a wider selection of options
        ranging from meat treats, plant-based organics, gluten-free offerings, BFY, and many more flavorful and healthy
        snack options.

                       Functional Snacking
    •   Snacking habits have changed significantly in the last few years. Consumers seeking healthy snacking for their well-
        being are exploring functional snacks to achieve specific benefits.
    •   To cater the target market, producers are using CBD and other vitamins and nutrients as functional ingredients with
        targeted benefits, such as better sleep, more energy and relieved anxiety. Such benefits will act as leading drivers
        for increased snack consumption.

Source: 1) IFIC

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Industry Review

COVID Alters Snacking Habits

                  1 in 3 people report snacking more often since COVID-19 began1

     Practicing mindful/intuitive eating                    21%                      24%                               41%                       14%
      Eating snacks with family/friends                      23%                           29%                                40%                    7%
                         Eating sweet snacks                  27%                           26%                                    43%                 4%
                   Eating packaged snacks                     28%                          21%                                47%                      4%
                           Eating salty snacks                 29%                          21%                               45%                      5%
                      Eating healthy snacks                       30%                        23%                                   43%                 5%
  Snacking on fresh fruits/vegetables                             30%                            24%                               43%                    4%
                         Eating snacks alone                       32%                       19%                              44%                      5%
         Eating when bored/not hungry                              33%                            21%                          39%                   7%
                              Snacking overall                      36%                           15%                         44%                      5%

                                                  0%        10%         20%    30%          40%         50%      60%         70%         80%   90%     100%

                                         Doing more often         Doing less often          Doing the same amount             Not sure

                                70%                                                                              57%
                  of millennials and 67% of those                                                       of respondents are relying more
                    working from home prefer                                                               on snacks for nourishment
                       snacking over meals

                          In North America…2                                                                       In Europe…2

                         Chips                                                                                Chips
                         65% consumers eat once a week or                                                     45% consumers eat once a week or
                         more in 2020; increase from 59% in                                                   more in 2020; increase from 35% in
                         2019                                                                                 2019

                         Chocolate                                                                            Crackers
                         57% consumers eat once a week or                                                     47% consumers eat once a week or
                         more in 2020; increase from 50% in                                                   more in 2020; increase from 42% in
                         2019                                                                                 2019
Source: 1) IFIC, 2) Mondelēz International)

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Segment Highlights

                       Savory Snacks
The global savory snacks segment was estimated at
$150.5 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $176.1
billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 4.0%.
The increased consumption of baked goods and low-
calorie snacks are the major drivers enhancing the
growth of savory snacks market globally.

             Key Categories include

                   Nuts, Seeds, and Trail Mixes

                   Salty Snacks

                   Savory Biscuits

                   Popcorn

                   Pretzels

                   Other Savory Snacks

Source: ReportLinker

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Segment Highlights

                                   Savory Snacks                                                  Sweet Snacks

   Nuts, Seeds, and Trail Mixes1                                                                  Key Trends
                                     •    The Nuts, Seeds, and Trail Mixes category is
                                          comprised of three major food categories: Nuts, such       Clean label
                                          as almonds, cashews, peanuts; Seeds, such as
                                          pumpkin, chia, sesame, and flax; and Dried Fruits,
                                          such as figs, dates, prunes, apricots, and berries.        Plant-based, all-natural offerings
                                     •    Trail Mixes combines these three items and are on-
                                                                                                     Exotic flavoring, seasoning, and
                                          the-go, energy boosting snacks that require limited
                                                                                                     coatings
                                          preparation. Easy-to-eat, protein- and antioxidant-
                                          rich, and energy-boosting attributes are contributing      Gourmet preparations
                                          to growth with the arrival of the health-conscious         providing a sense of indulgence
                                          consumer.
                                     •    According to Mordor Intelligence, the global nuts and
                                          seeds market will grow at a 5.4% CAGR (2021-2026)

     Salty Snacks2                                                                                Key Trends

                                     •     Within the Salty Snacks category, chips and               Innovation in shapes and textures
                                           puffed snacks are witnessing rising sales. Puffed
                                           snacks as well as healthier chip options made             Bold, spicy flavors
                                           from alternative grains and vegetables are
                                           gaining traction, due to innovative options and           BFY options (baked and heart-
                                           growing consumer demand for BFY options.                  healthy oils)
                                     •     The salty snacks category reported sales worth            Personalized options (gluten-
                                           $21 billion for the 52 weeks ending June 14, 2020         free, organic, non-GMO, plant-
                                           at a growth rate of 9.4%.                                 based)

     Savory Biscuits3                                                                             Key Trends
                                     •     The Savory Biscuits (or crackers) category
                                                                                                     Free-from claims
                                           experienced relatively flat growth of 0.6% from
                                           2013–2018. However, increasing consumer
                                           demand for healthy options along with                     Diet sensitive products
                                           ingredient and flavor innovations is expected to
                                           rejuvenate the growth of this category.                   Functional benefits
                                     •     The global market is expected to reach $56.7              (antioxidants, fiber, protein)
                                           billion by 2026, up from $51.2 billion in 2020,
                                           growing at a CAGR of 1.7% during the                      Out-of-the box healthy grains
                                           projected period.

Source: 1) Morder Intelligence, 2) Baking Business, 3) Medium

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Segment Highlights

                                     Savory Snacks                                                  Sweet Snacks

   Popcorn1                                                                                         Key Trends

                                      •     Popcorn caters to a wide audience with offerings           RTE popcorn
                                            ranging from indulgent to healthy, and is available
                                            in traditional microwaveable or convenient ready-
                                                                                                       Sweet, savory, and spicy flavors
                                            to-eat (RTE) forms. While consumer preferences
                                            have shifted toward RTE due to the perceived
                                            health benefits, the microwaveable segment is              Indulgent coatings / drizzles (candy,
                                            resurging due to unique flavor combinations.               caramel, chocolate, cotton candy)

                                      •     The use of high-stability oils in manufacturing RTE        Use of high-oleic oils or heart-
                                            popcorn has also increased as it improves the shelf-       healthy alternative oils
                                            life of such products.
                                      •     The global market is estimated to be $11.0 billion
                                            in 2020 and is expected to reach $16.9 billion by
                                            2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.4%.

     Pretzels2,3                                                                                    Key Trends
                                      •     Convenience is a key demand driver for Pretzels,
                                            which are commonly available in salt, peanut               Flavor-filled pretzels
                                            butter, and chocolate variations.
                                      •     While some manufacturers are embracing flavor              Use of alternative flours
                                            and ingredient innovation to attract mainstream
                                            consumers, others are striving to appeal to health-
                                            conscious consumers by highlighting the low-fat            All-natural ingredients
                                            and low-sodium health benefits of their products.
                                      •     Per IRI, the pretzels market grew 20% in dollar sales
                                            during the eight weeks ending April 26th 2020, and
                                            was projected to grow 13% for the remainder of the
                                            year.
                                      •     The dollar sales of frozen pretzels increased 45%
                                            during the eight weeks ending April 26th 2020,
                                            while the unit and volume sales increased by 45%
                                            and 40%, respectively.
                                      •     According to Mordor Intelligence, the global pretzel
                                            market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.7% from
                                            2020-2025.

Source: 1) ReportLinker, 2) IRI, 3) Modor Intelligence

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Segment Highlights

                                    Savory Snacks                                            Sweet Snacks

  Other Savory Snacks1                                                                       Key Trends

                                    •   Other Savory Snacks consists primarily of meat-         BFY options
                                        based products, such as beef sticks, meat jerky,
                                        pork rinds, and other meat sticks. The segment
                                        has expanded in recent years with the entry of          Clean ingredients
                                        new players, but has suffered declining profits
                                        due to the emergence of BFY snacks. To stay
                                        relevant, the segment began adding new flavors          Diet sensitive products (Keto,
                                        and clean ingredient labels to promote health and       Paleo)
                                        wellness.
                                    •   The global meat snacks market was estimated at
                                        $5.4 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow to
                                        $6.2 billion in 2024, representing a CAGR of 3.7%.

Source: 1) Market Research Future

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Segment Highlights

                           Savory Snacks                                              Sweet Snacks

                          Sweet Snacks

The Sweet Snacks category is facing challenges as
consumers shy away from the consumption of sugar.
However, healthy option introductions and greater
innovation is broadening the consumer base.

              Key Categories include

                    Fruit Snacks

                    Snack Bars

                    Sweet Biscuits

     Fruit Snacks1                                                                    Key Trends

                                 Fruit Snacks are prepared from concentrated             Natural and organic
                                 fruit juices and purees. Their nutritional content
                                 includes potassium, vitamins, magnesium, and
                                 fiber.
                                                                                         Exotic flavors and coatings
                                 The global market is estimated at $5.5 billion in
                                 2020 and is projected to reach $9.2 billion by
                                 2027, growing at a CAGR of 7.8%                         Premium fruits (avocado, dragon
                                                                                         fruit, baobab)

Source: 1) ReportLinker

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Segment Highlights

                                 Savory Snacks                                                 Sweet Snacks

  Snack Bars1                                                                                  Key Trends

                                 •   Snack Bars are available in a variety of options to          GMO and free-from claims
                                     fulfill varying consumer needs, including diet,
                                     energy, nutrition, and sweet cravings. Made from
                                     healthy ingredients such as grains, fruits, nuts, plant      Nutrient dense
                                     and/or animal-based proteins, granola, exotic
                                     flavorings, and seeds, snack bars cater to
                                     consumers’ niche needs and make a readily                    Ingredient localization
                                     available, on-the-go, healthy snacking option.
                                 •   The snack bars market reported ~$6.1 billion in              Organic and natural
                                     dollar sales for the 52 weeks ending October 4,
                                     2020. The nutritional/intrinsic health bars accounted
                                     for over 50% of sales.

   Sweet Biscuits2                                                                             Key Trends

                                 •   Plain biscuits is the leading segment in the Sweet           Addition of proteins
                                     Biscuit snacking category due to their tastiness and
                                     indulgent properties, while cookies and wafers
                                     caught consumers’ attention in the high-volume               Natural and clean ingredients
                                     Chinese market.
                                 •   Functional innovation and clean label claims are             Premiumization of indulgent treats
                                     driving growth and reshaping this category
                                     globally.                                                    Sharing packs
                                 •   The global cookies market is currently estimated at
                                     $26.9 billion and is expected to reach $36.2 billion
                                     at a CAGR of 4.3%.

Source: 1) IRI, 2) MarketWatch

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Key Investment – Shelf Stable
Snacking
                           Overview1

Health and Wellness Snacking consists of two major categories: Fresh Snacking and Shelf-Stable Snacking.

Shelf-Stable Snacking –

While COVID-19 had a negative impact on the food service industry, brand owners and manufacturers of shelf-stable
and frozen food products reported unprecedented sales growth.

Per IRI statistics, compared to the prior 26-week period, sales in the dry grocery and frozen food departments added
~$17 billion to multi-outlet retailers’ bottom lines.

Types of Shelf Stable Snacks

                   Beef Jerky                      Dried Fruit                             Granola Bars

                   Dry Cereal                    Chips/Crackers                           Whole Grain
                                                                                           Crackers

Source: 1) IRI, October 4, 2020

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Key Investment – Shelf Stable Snacking

Beef Jerky
                             Beef Jerky is a convenient snack prepared from thin cuts of beef that are marinated with various sauces,
                             spices, and other flavoring agents. Those pieces undergo numerous processing methods, such as curing,
                             smoking, and drying. It’s a healthy and nutritious snack that is high in protein and low in carbs. The
                             snack is also rich in several minerals, such as zinc and iron, which helps maintain immunity and steady
                             energy levels. The long shelf life and portability of beef jerky make it a practical choice of snacking for
                             travel, backpacking, and other situations. The global jerky market was expected to be worth $3.6 billion
                             in 2020 and is estimated to reach $4.9 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.6%1.

                             Key Brands

Dried Fruit
                             Dried Fruit is a snacking option comprised of dehydrated fruit (fruit devoid of the water content).
                             Drying makes the fruit small and energy-dense. It can be preserved for a longer period than a fresh fruit,
                             which makes it a vital shelf-stable snack for long trips. Dried fruit is a highly nutritious snack that
                             contains up to 3.5 times the fiber, vitamins, and minerals than fresh fruit. The global dried fruits market
                             is estimated to be worth $7.0 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at $9.1 billion, growing at a CAGR
                             of 4.4%1.

                             Key Brands

Granola Bars
                             Granola Bars are a convenient and a healthy shelf-stable snack that are also a good source of fiber and
                             protein. The ingredients often include oats, dried fruit, nuts, seeds, honey, coconut, and chocolate
                             chips. The bars can also be consumed as a meal replacement snack. The global cereal bars market is
                             estimated at $12.0 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $15.2 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of
                             4.0%2.

                             Key Brands

Dry Cereal
                             Dry Cereal is one of the most popular breakfast meals due to its convenience and price. It is made from
                             processed grains and often contain vitamins and minerals. Dry cereals are usually eaten with milk,
                             yogurt, fruit, or nuts.

                             Key Brands

Source: 1) Market Research Future, 2) Expert Market Research

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Key Investment – Shelf Stable Snacking

Chips/Crackers1
                              Chips and crackers are both convenient, ready-to-eat snacks prepared from potatoes, wheat, corn, or a
                              different grain. Historically considered as a savory snack with a variety of different flavors, there has been
                              a recent trend for better-for-you options. Gluten-free and free-from brands are making a comeback
                              among consumers with allergies and dietary preferences. According to IRI, the global potato chip market
                              was valued at $8.0 billion in May of 2020, representing a 4.6% YoY growth rate over the 52-weeks prior.
                              At a similar market size, the crackers category grew 5.9% to $7.8 billion. According to Packaged Facts’
                              “U.S. Food Market Outlook 2020”, consumers are striving towards indulgent foods that are full-flavored.

                              Key Brands

Whole Grain Crackers2,3
                              Whole grain crackers, a subset of the broader cracker markets, is a healthier variety to traditional
                              crackers. According to a study completed by Harvard University, whole grains are a more nutrient dense
                              form of grain compared to refined grains, which are stripped of valuable nutrients in the refining process.
                              BusinessWire is projecting whole grains to be the largest driver of growth in this category, as demand for
                              healthy snacks continues to rise among the broader population.

                              Key Brands

                                                                                   Trends
                                                                                       Innovative Snacking
                                                                                       As the demand for healthy, shelf-stable snacks rises,
                                                                                       producers are exploiting the opportunity to launch
                                                                                       stimulating products like meat-free jerky that is made
                                                                                       from dehydrated fruits and veggies. These ingredients
                                                                                       can be lower in sodium and higher in vitamins, minerals,
                                                                                       and fiber compared to traditional beef jerkies.

                                                                                       Long Shelf-Life Stability1
                                                                                       As consumers are trying to make less frequent shopping
                                                                                       visits, they are focusing on buying shelf-stable items.
                                                                                       Dublin-based ResearchAndMarkets estimated the
                                                                                       packaged food industry rose by 377% as consumers have
                                                                                       started to embrace packaged snacks with long shelf life.

                                                                                       Ethnic / Full Flavor4
                                                                                       Ethnic snacks are becoming increasingly popular due to its
                                                                                       perceived health benefits and high flavor attributes. Plant-
                                                                                       based trends are furthering this as consumers search for
                                                                                       innovative foods sourced from different parts of the world.
Source: 1) Research and Markets, 2) Harvard University, 3) BusinessWire, 4) PBFY

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M&A Highlights

Selected M&A Transactions by Category
 Overall M&A activity picked up the second half of 2020 and has not slowed down in Q1 2021. Within the broader food
 and beverage landscape, there is a keen focus on the snacking category in general and specifically the innovative
 brands that are driving new products and consumer interest. Several high-profile food companies are highly
 acquisitive, with a strategic focus on shelf-stable snacking brands, as they continue to thrive in a post-COVID world.

Recent Highly Acquisitive Consolidators

Other Recent Notable Acquisitions

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M&A Highlights

Selected M&A Transactions by Category
       Key                                                 Savory Snacks                                                                     Sweet Snacks

                                                                                                                                                                  EV
Ann. Date         Target Company                     Target Description                             Country         Bidder Company               Country
                                                                                                                                                                 ($m)
Nuts, Seeds, and Trail Mixes
                                                     Comprises the Corn Nuts and Planters                                 Hormel Foods
     11-Feb-21    Nuts Business of Kraft Heinz                                                      United States                               United States      3350.0
                                                     production facilities                                                 Corporation
                                                     Manufactures chocolate and macadamia
     12-Jan-21    Hawaiian Host Group                                                               United States     HHML Acquisition LLC      United States           -
                                                     nut snacks
                                                     Processes and packs fresh fruits,
                                                                                                                        Midsona AB (publ)
     07-Oct-20    System Frugt A/S                   vegetables, nuts, dried specialties, and         Denmark                                     Sweden             34.2
                                                                                                                         (OM:MSON B)
                                                     snacks
                                                     Engages in the production and marketing
     21-Jul-20    V. Besana S.p.A.                   of nuts, dried fruit, seeds, chocolate, and        Italy            Importaco, S.A.           Spain                -
                                                     snacks
                                                                                                       United                                      United
      3-Jul-20    Cofresh Snack Foods                Operates as an Indian healthy snacks firm                            Vibrant Foods                                 -
                                                                                                      Kingdom                                     Kingdom
                                                     Produces and distributes snacks and
     10-Jun-20    Pennsylvania Dutch Candies                                                        United States       Nassau Candy, Inc.      United States           -
                                                     confections food
                                                     Sells snacks, nuts, and dried fruits mainly
     23-Feb-20    Be & Cheery                                                                          China                 PepsiCo            United States       705.0
                                                     on its Chinese eCommerce platforms

Salty Snacks
                                                                                                                     PT Indofood CBP Sukses
     17-Feb-21    PT Indofood Fritolay Makmur        Manufactures and markets snack food              Indonesia                                  Indonesia           33.6
                                                                                                                     Makmur Tbk (IDX:ICBP)

                                                     Manufactures, markets, and sells packaged                       Prataap Snacks Limited
     04-Feb-21    Avadh Snacks Private Limited                                                          India                                       India               -
                                                     snack food products                                                  (BSE:540724)

                                                     Manufactures snacks using Chickpeas rather                                                    United
     26-Jan-21    Hippeas Snacks                                                                United States          The Craftory Limited                             -
                                                     than traditional grains                                                                      Kingdom

                                                     Focused on potato chips, popcorn, corn
     11-Jan-21    Certain Assets of Vitner’s Brand                                                  United States     Utz Quality Foods, LLC    United States        25.0
                                                     chips, pork rinds, and cheese snacks

                                                     Produces microwave and frozen
     24-Dec-20    Alba Tramezzini s.r.l.                                                                Italy               CRM s.r.l.              Italy               -
                                                     sandwiches, salty snacks, and frozen food

     14-Dec-20    On The Border                      Producer of tortilla chips, salsa, and queso   United States          Utz Brands           United States      480.0

                                                     Manufactures and sells snacks and health
     20-Nov-20    KOIKE-YA Inc. (JASDAQ:2226)                                                          Japan         Nissin Foods Holdings Co      Japan            163.6
                                                     foods

                                                                                                                       Source Capital, LLC;
     20-Aug-20    Cheeze Kurls                       Manufactures and markets snack foods           United States                               United States           -
                                                                                                                         Kilroy Partners

                                                     Produces and distributes natural and
     20-Jul-20    La Finestra sul Cielo SpA                                                             Italy              BV&FdL S.r.l             Italy               -
                                                     organic food

                                                     Produces snack food products for                                 Kameda Seika Co.,Ltd.
     29-Mar-20    TH Foods, Inc.                                                                    United States                                  Japan                -
                                                     customers worldwide                                                  (TSE:2220)

     10-Mar-20    Sichuan Huiji Food Co., Ltd.       Produces and sells snack foods in China           China          Caogenzhiben Group           China                -

Popcorn
                                                                                                       United           Exponent Private           United
     22-Jan-21    Catapult Enterprises Ltd           Engages in the production of popcorn                                                                               -
                                                                                                      Kingdom              Equity LLP             Kingdom

                                                     Produces and retails popcorn, chocolate,                          b.a. Sweetie Candy
     16-Nov-20    Campbell’s Sweets Factory                                                         United States                               United States           -
                                                     cupcakes, and cookies                                               Company, Inc.
                                                     Manufactures, distributes, and markets
                                                                                                                       Champlain Financial
     12-Nov-20    Bad Monkey Popcorn Inc             ready-to-eat popcorn, microwavable                Canada                                     Canada                -
                                                                                                                          Corporation
                                                     popcorn, and other confectionery items
                                                     Manufactures and distributes gourmet
     19-Jul-20    Japan Popcorn, Inc.                                                                  Japan                Food Star              Japan                -
                                                     popcorn

                                                     Manufactures and distributes various                              The Harris Financial
     11-Jun-20    Farber Concessions, Inc.                                                          United States                               United States           -
                                                     popcorn                                                            Group, Ltd., LLC

                                                     Manufactures and markets food products
Source: CapitalChicago
  05-May-20    IQ      Custom Foods LLC                                                             United States       Sauer Brands, Inc.      United States           -
                                                     and non-alcoholic beverages

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M&A Highlights

Selected M&A Transactions by Category
                                                                                                                                                                   EV
Ann. Date         Target Company                   Target Description                            Country         Bidder Company                 Country
                                                                                                                                                                  ($m)
Pretzels
                                                   Produces soft pretzel bread and buns
     03-Nov-20    Pretzilla                                                                      United States        Benestar Brands          United States               -
                                                   under the Pretzilla brand
                  Certain Assets of the H.K.
  29-Sept-20                                       Brand of peanut butter-filled pretzels        United States          UTZ Brands             United States               -
                  Anderson business
                                                   Produces and sells organic breads and
     07-May-20    Rudi's Organic Bakery, Inc.                                                    United States      Promise Gluten Free           Ireland                  -
                                                   bakery product
Other Savory Snacks
     12-Jan-21    Parmareggio S.p.A.               Produces and sells cheese products                 Italy             Agriform Sca               Italy                   -

                                                                                                    United          Samworth Brothers
     23-Dec-20    Higgidy Limited                  Produces pies, salads, puddings, and snacks                                                United Kingdom               -
                                                                                                   Kingdom              Limited

     17-Dec-20    Peckish, LLC                     Produces boiled egg snacking products         United States      Egg Innovations, LLC       United States               -

                                                                                                                    Dhampure Speciality
                  Nostalgic Foods Retail
     16-Dec-20                                     Retails snack food products                        India           Sugars Limited               India                 0.3
                  Private Limited
                                                                                                                       (BSE:531923)

     03-Dec-20    Maki Foods Co., Ltd.             Produces snacks, jelly, and soups                 Japan        Nihon Canpack Co., Ltd.         Japan                    -

                                                                                                                      Shanghai Yongjin
                  Tianjin Guifaxiang 18th Street   Engages in the research, development,
     13-Nov-20                                                                                       China        Investment Management           China              322.9
                  Mahua Food Co.,Ltd.              production, and sale of snack foods
                                                                                                                          Co., Ltd.
                                                                                                    United
     09-Nov-20    Addo Food Group Limited          Produces and markets pastry products                                 PAI Partners              France                   -
                                                                                                   Kingdom
                                                   Produces savory flavors, seasonings, and
     04-Nov-20    Jining Nature Group                                                                China        Kerry Group plc (ISE:KRZ)       Ireland                  -
                                                   prepared food products
                                                   Produces plant-based meat product
     24-Sep-20    Like Meat GmbH                                                                   Germany           The Live Kindly Co.       United States               -
                                                   substitutes

     16-Sep-20    Piatti Freschi Italia S.p.A.     Produces ready-to-eat meals and snacks             Italy           Mariofelice SPA              Italy                   -

                                                   Manufactures, sells, and distributes
                  Pepsi-Cola Products                                                                             Lotte Chilsung Beverage
     16-Sep-20                                     carbonated soft-drinks, non-carbonated          Philippines                                 South Korea           287.3
                  Philippines, Inc.                                                                               Co.,Ltd. (KOSE:A005300)
                                                   beverages, and confectionery products
                                                   Produces and processes natural and                                 Vukota Capital
     31-Jul-20    Beretta Farms Inc.                                                                Canada                                     United States             2.9
                                                   organic meat products                                             Management LLC
                                                                                                                         IDIA Capital
     28-Jul-20    Cofigéo S.A.                     Manufactures pre-cooked meals                     France                                       France                   -
                                                                                                                       Investissement
                                                                                                                     Sire Bioscience Inc.
     22-Jul-20    Amino Balls Inc.                 Produces plant-based protein snacks              Canada                                       Canada                  0.1
                                                                                                                         (CNSX:SIRE)
                                                   Manufactures and sells sweet and savory
     21-Jul-20    Danival SAS                                                                        France            Wessanen N.V.           Netherlands                 -
                                                   organic products, canned goods, etc.
                                                   Produces and sells beef and chicken                                Sonoma Brands
     09-Jul-20    Chef’s Cut Real Jerky                                                          United States                                 United States               -
                                                   jerkies                                                            Partners II, LLC
                                                   Manufactures dough products and fried
     01-Jul-20    Deli Asia (S) Pte. Ltd.                                                          Singapore          KOUFU PTE LTD             Singapore             16.5
                                                   food
                                                   Produces and sells culinary-style meat and                         Sonoma Brands
  04-May-20       Krave Pure Foods, Inc.                                                         United States                                 United States               -
                                                   poultry snacks                                                     Partners II, LLC
                  Hangzhou Haomusi Food Co.,
     23-Feb-20                                     Offers online retailing of snack food             China                PepsiCo              United States               -
                  Ltd.
                  Thrushwood Farms                 Manufactures and sells meat snack sticks                       Western's Smokehouse,
     16-Jan-20                                                                                   United States                                 United States               -
                  Quality Meats, Inc.              and protein products                                                    LLC

     10-jan-20    Golden Island                    Produces and sells jerky                      United States            Jack Link            United States               -

Source: Capital IQ

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M&A Highlights

Selected M&A Transactions by Category
                                                                                                                                                                     EV
Ann. Date         Target Company                    Target Description                               Country         Bidder Company                Country
                                                                                                                                                                    ($m)
Fruit Snacks
                  Assets of Country Fresh           Comprises fresh-cut fruit, vegetable, and                             Stellex Capital
     16-Feb-21                                                                                       United States                                United States              -
                  Holding Co Inc.                   snacking production                                                  Management LLC

     09-Feb-21    Diver Foods Pty Ltd               Produces breakfast cereals and snacks              Australia      Arnott's Biscuits Limited     Australia                -

                  Cereal and Snacks operations of
     17-Dec-20                                      Operates as a snacks and cereal producer           Australia      Arnott's Biscuits Limited     Australia           15.4
                  Freedom Foods Group Limited
                                                    Manufactures cereal bars, muesli, and               United
     17-Dec-20    Eat Natural                                                                                                 Ferrero                 Italy                  -
                                                    granola                                            Kingdom
                  Matsuyama Confectionery           Engages in the manufacturing and
     25-Sep-20                                                                                           Japan        Nishihara Shokai Co. Ltd.      Japan                   -
                  Co. Ltd.                          marketing of confectioneries
                                                    Produces cereals, porridge, organic dairy-          United
     12-Jun-20    Rude Health Foods Limited                                                                                 PepsiCo, Inc.         United States        100.3
                                                    free drinks, and snacks                            Kingdom
                                                    Produces, distributes, markets, and sells
                                                                                                                       JPMorgan Chase & Co.
     25-Feb-20    Pioneer Food Group Ltd            food, beverage, and related products for          South Africa                                United States              -
                                                                                                                           (NYSE:JPM)
                                                    human and animal consumption
Snack Bars
                                                    Manufactures organic food products in the
     20-Jan-21    Leev.Nu B.V.                                                                        Netherlands       Nature Bio Foods BV       Netherlands                -
                                                    Netherlands

     05-Jan-21    HU                                Manufactures and sells chocolate products        United States     Mondelēz International     United States              -

                                                    Offers snacks, such as Fig Bars and other
     02-Dec-20    Nature’s Bakery                                                                    United States           KIND LLC             United States              -
                                                    soft-baked foods
                                                    Manufactures and distributes healthy
     17-Nov-20    KIND LLC                                                                           United States       Mars, Incorporated       United States              -
                                                    snacks, fruit, and nut bars
                                                    Manufactures bars, cookies, chips, and
     29-Sep-20    Assets Related to SimplyProtein                                                    United States      Wellness Natural, Inc        Canada                  -
                                                    crunchy bites for children and adults
                                                    Produces and sells snack bars for food              United
     17-Sep-20    Halo Foods Ltd                                                                                       Peak Rock Capital LLC      United States              -
                                                    brands and retailers                               Kingdom
                                                    Produces a nutritious snack bar containing
     01-Sep-20    Arctic Forest Foods Oy                                                                Finland            Kultasuklaa Oy            Finland                 -
                                                    rare Nordic ingredients
                                                    Produces and sells milk-based sport
                                                                                                                         Midsona AB (publ)
     26-Jun-20    Gainomax                          nutrition drinks, protein bars, and snacks for      Sweden                                      Sweden                 7.1
                                                                                                                          (OM:MSON B)
                                                    exercisers and athletes
                                                                                                        United           Lotus Bakeries NV
     22-May-20    Natural Balance Foods Ltd.        Produces and markets snack bars                                                                 Belgium            104.3
                                                                                                       Kingdom            (ENXTBR:LOTB)
                                                    Produces and sells low sugar and high
                                                                                                                       Bayn Group AB (publ)
     10-Jan-20    Pändy Foods AB                    protein snacks, including candy, energy             Sweden                                      Sweden                 7.2
                                                                                                                           (OM:BAYN)
                                                    drinks, lentil chips, and protein bars
Sweet Biscuits
     24-Jan-21    Gourmet Crocante S.A.C.           Produces desserts, cookies, and snacks               Peru         Capriccio Express S.A.C.        Peru                   -

                                                                                                                          AUCTUS Capital
     11-Nov-20    Landbäckerei Sommer GmbH          Owns and operates a chain of bakery shops          Germany                                      Germany                  -
                                                                                                                           Partners AG
                                                    Manufactures soft-baked-cookies and
     10-Oct-20    Farm and Oven Snacks, Inc.                                                         United States      Dewey's Bakery, Inc.      United States              -
                                                    muffins
                                                                                                        United
     07-Oct-20    Fox's Biscuits                    British biscuit manufacturer                                              Ferrero                 Italy            317.8
                                                                                                       Kingdom
                                                    Comprises breakfast and snacking                                       Sovos Brands
     26-Aug-20    Birch Benders, LLC                                                                 United States                                United States              -
                                                    production operations                                                Intermediate, Inc.

     01-Apr-20    Give & Co.                        Sweet baked goods company                           Canada         Mondelēz International     United States              -

                                                    Produces and sells gluten-free baking
     07-Jan-20    Pamela's Products, Inc.                                                            United States      Quinoa Corporation        United States              -
                                                    mixes, biscuits, snacks, cookies, etc.

     03-Jan-20    Voortman Cookies                  Produces and sells cookies                          Canada            Hostess Brands          United States        320.0

Source: Capital IQ

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Public Company
Performance

Share Price Performance
Snacking outperformed the broader Food Products industry, with a five-year return of 28.8%, compared to 12.4%
for the overall market. COVID-19 was a major growth driver for snacking due to stockpiling by consumers.
Companies such as Chacha Food, The Simply Good Foods Company, and Premier Foods have seen the biggest
gains in share price.

                    140.00
                                                                                                                                                              27.9%
                    130.00
                    120.00
                    110.00
 (Indexed to 100)

                    100.00
                                                                                                                                                              13.8%
                     90.00
                     80.00
                     70.00
                     60.00
                     50.00
                         Mar-16   Oct-16        May-17          Nov-17           Jun-18         Dec-18           Jul-19          Jan-20         Aug-20          Mar-21

                                        Snacks and Savory¹                                      S&P 500 Food Products (Industry)

Notes:
1. Snacking Industry includes PepsiCo, Inc., Mondelez International, Inc., General Mills, Inc., The Hershey Company, Kellogg Company, Conagra Brands, Inc., Campbell Soup
   Company, Want Want China Holdings Limited, Britannia Industries Limited, Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V., Orkla ASA, Post Holdings, Inc., Flowers Foods, Inc., Calbee, Inc.,
   Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd., PT Mayora Indah Tbk, Gruma, S.A.B. de C.V., J & J Snack Foods Corp., Grupo Nutresa S. A., TreeHouse Foods, Inc., Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.,
   Premium Brands Holdings Corporation, ORION Corp., Three Squirrels Inc., Tiger Brands Limited, Morinaga & Co., Ltd., The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Lotus Bakeries NV,
   The Simply Good Foods Company, Chacha Food Company, Limited, Hostess Brands, Inc., B&G Foods, Inc., Ülker Bisküvi Sanayi A.S., Nongshim Co., Ltd., ARYZTA AG,
   Premier Foods plc, Borges Agricultural & Industrial Nuts, S.A.

Source: S&P Capital IQ as of 29th March 2021

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Public Company Performance

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        Public Company Valuation Metrics

                                                                                                     Margin (%)                          EV/
                                                                                            EBITDA                EBIT    Sales (x)   EBITDA (x)   EBIT (x)
Company Name                                   Market Cap (Capital IQ)          EV (USDm)    LTM                  LTM       LTM          LTM        LTM
Snacks and Savory
PepsiCo, Inc.                                          196,933               233,323        18.1%                 15.4%     3.32x       18.3x       21.6x
Mondelez International, Inc.                           83,936                101,427        20.4%                 16.2%     3.82x       18.7x       23.6x
General Mills, Inc.                                    37,190                   49,180      22.4%                 19.2%     2.64x       11.8x       13.8x
The Hershey Company                                    32,995                   36,676      25.8%                 22.1%     4.50x       17.5x       20.3x
Kellogg Company                                        21,684                   29,912      16.9%                 13.5%     2.17x       12.8x       16.1x
Conagra Brands, Inc.                                   18,810                   28,360      21.1%                 17.9%     2.46x        11.7x      13.7x
Campbell Soup Company                                  15,414                   20,729      19.3%                 15.7%     2.31x       12.0x       14.7x
Want Want China Holdings Limited                       8,925                    7,911       29.0%                 25.1%     2.55x        8.8x       10.2x
Britannia Industries Limited                           11,631                   11,900      19.1%                 17.6%     6.77x       35.3x       38.4x
Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V.                             9,337                   14,647      13.4%                 9.8%      0.88x        6.6x        9.0x
Orkla ASA                                               9,801                   10,663      14.4%                 11.6%     1.94x       13.4x       16.7x
Post Holdings, Inc.                                     6,918                   13,398      18.4%                 11.8%     2.35x       12.8x       19.9x
Flowers Foods, Inc.                                     5,119                   6,134       11.2%                 8.3%      1.40x       12.5x       16.8x
Calbee, Inc.                                            3,628                   3,316       14.3%                 10.4%     1.29x        9.0x       12.4x
Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd.                               3,645                   3,600        5.6%                 1.7%      0.37x        6.6x       21.3x
PT Mayora Indah Tbk                                     4,192                   4,300       15.5%                 12.8%     2.59x       16.7x       20.3x
Gruma, S.A.B. de C.V.                                   4,673                   5,756       16.5%                 12.5%     1.26x        7.6x       10.1x
J & J Snack Foods Corp.                                2,992                    2,766        5.7%                 0.3%      2.82x        NM          NM
Grupo Nutresa S. A.                                     2,903                   3,814        11.5%                8.9%      1.17x       10.2x       13.1x
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.                                   3,040                   5,166       11.4%                 6.8%      1.19x       10.4x       17.5x
Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.                                   2,735                   2,122        9.6%                 5.3%      0.64x        6.7x       12.0x
Premium Brands Holdings Corporation                     4,115                   4,884        6.7%                 4.4%      1.54x       23.0x       35.0x
ORION Corp.                                            4,492                    4,391       23.1%                 16.9%     2.14x        9.3x       12.7x
Three Squirrels Inc.                                   2,242                    2,034        3.7%                 3.3%      1.36x       36.5x        NM
Tiger Brands Limited                                   2,290                    2,204       11.0%                 8.7%      1.23x       11.2x       14.1x
Morinaga & Co., Ltd.                                    1,891                   1,722        12.7%                9.5%      0.88x        6.9x        9.3x
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.                          4,516                   4,859       10.9%                 8.5%      2.32x       21.3x       27.3x
Lotus Bakeries NV                                       4,273                   4,426       18.9%                 16.8%     5.46x       28.9x       32.6x
The Simply Good Foods Company                           2,939                   3,447       18.2%                 16.5%     3.85x       21.1x       23.3x
Chacha Food Company, Limited                            3,955                   3,663       19.5%                 17.2%     4.52x       23.2x       26.3x
Hostess Brands, Inc.                                    1,916                   2,883       21.6%                 16.7%     2.84x        13.1x      17.0x
B&G Foods, Inc.                                         2,164                   4,481       18.1%                 14.9%     2.28x       12.6x       15.3x
Ülker Bisküvi Sanayi A.S.                               902                     1,239        17.1%                15.2%     0.98x        5.7x        6.5x
Nongshim Co., Ltd.                                      1,437                   1,007        9.9%                 6.1%      0.42x        4.2x        6.8x
ARYZTA AG                                               1,122                   2,121        1.6%                  NM       0.64x        NM          NM
Premier Foods plc                                       1,162                   1,718       16.1%                 12.1%     1.50x        9.3x       12.4x
Borges Agricultural & Industrial Nuts, S.A.              71                      140         NM                    NM       0.73x        NM          NM
                                                                         Mean               15.2%                 12.3%     2.2x        14.3x       17.6x
                                                                         Median             16.3%                 13.5%     0.9x         7.5x       16.1x

        Source: S&P Capital IQ as of 29th March 2021

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                Mónica Com
                Partner
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                PERU

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                Bingyu Chen                      Jacob Won                      Mihir Shah
                Partner                          Partner                        Director
                +86 106 520 2002                 +82 2 3478 9802                +91 9819 333 693
                cbingyu@globalma.com             jhwon@globalma.com             mshah@globalma.com
                CHINA                            SOUTH KOREA                    INDIA

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26         INSIDER FOOD & BEVERAGE                                                          www.bglco.com
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28   INSIDER FOOD & BEVERAGE                                                                                www.bglco.com
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