So Cool Juice Co. — Exit Strategy
Option 1: Strategic Trade Sale (Preferred — Year 5–7)
Section 13 · Business Plan
Exit Strategy
Option 1: Strategic Trade Sale (Preferred — Year 5–7)
On a 3.4-year payback and a ZAR 58.7 million five-year NPV, with exit options including a trade sale, strategic acquisition and a potential listing.
Option 1: Strategic Trade Sale (Preferred — Year 5–7)
Acquisition by a major FMCG/beverage company (e.g., PepsiCo/Pioneer Foods, Tiger Brands, RFG Holdings, or an international entrant) seeking premium juice manufacturing capability in South Africa. Target: 6–8x EBITDA.
Option 2: Private Equity Secondary (Year 4–6)
Sale of early-stage equity to a growth PE fund specialising in consumer brands or food manufacturing. Provides liquidity while bringing growth capital for regional expansion.
Option 3: JSE Listing (Year 7–10)
IPO on the JSE Main Board or AltX once sustained profitability, governance maturity, and scale (ZAR 500M+ market cap) are achieved.
Option 4: Management Buyout (Year 5+)
Structured MBO funded through management equity rollover, vendor financing, and third-party debt.
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