Food, Beverages & Consumer Goods

Fortis Merchant Banking's Global Food, Beverages & Consumer Goods Group specialises in financing for companies operating in these consolidating fields, and assisting with daily business activities. Our large capital base, international presence and deep sectoral knowledge enable us to arrange, underwrite and structure your transactions, helping you achieve your most ambitious goals.

Our clients

• Beverages, e.g. soft drinks & water, dairy, beer, spirits, wines, fruit juices, etc. 
• Food, e.g. specialised nutrition, fast and chilled food, food specialties, chocolate, bread, candy, soup, sugar, fresh and canned fruit, dairy, biscuits of all kinds, etc. 
• Consumer Goods, e.g. luxury goods, perfumes, furniture, lighting, clothing, etc.

How we can help you?

Fortis Merchant Banking's international network is at your service. We are ready to provide you with excellent operational banking services via our proprietary network. We can fund your internal and external growth – or any of your business projects. We can do it bilaterally or use a syndicated approach. As a solid partner, we can also assume many of your financial and business risks.
Among other services, we offer:

• bilateral credit facilities in various countries
• syndicated lending (arranging, underwriting, agency services, etc.)
• debt capital market solutions (short- and long-term)
• leveraged, trade and commodity finance solutions, including letters of credit
• hedging (FX, money market, interest rate, carbon, energy, etc.)
• securitisation
• operational banking services and international cash management
• equity capital markets products
• investment banking services
• asset and credit management
• international leasing

Fortis Merchant Banking: the right choice

For companies holding a strong market position in one of the Group's industry segments, our teams of experienced specialists can provide unique financial expertise – both sectoral and geographic – specific to your market. Fortis Merchant Banking is a solid banking partner, willing to tangibly support your projects. We know there are several routes to success, and will consider your challenges from various angles so that we can create the solution that best fits your needs.

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