Exclusive financial advisor to D.L. Lee & Sons, Inc.

KPMG Corporate Finance LLC (“KPMG CF”) acted as the exclusive advisor to D.L. Lee & Sons, Inc. (“D.L. Lee” or the “Company”) on its sale to Stampede Meat, Inc. (“Stampede”).

D.L. Lee, based in Alma, GA, is a fourth generation, family-owned protein processor with a 90+ year history of authenticity and quality. The iconic D.L. Lee brand is known for its unique expertise in smoked meats, including pork, bacon, and ham.

Brock Furlong, Stampede CEO and President shared, “This partnership is so much more than an acquisition. I have an abundant respect for the generations of Lee family members that have created this successful company. We feel our Stampede company values align with the Lee family’s values – both brands strongly committed to our customers! Together we can expand further and proudly serve our growing network of Food Service and Retail customers.”

The shareholders of D.L. Lee engaged KPMG CF to affect an ownership transition with a partner that could continue to grow the business while also taking advantage of strong valuations in the food sector. The Company placed a high priority on finding a buyer with a mutual emphasis on community values and employee relations.

KPMG CF conducted a competitive process that generated a number of interested counterparties. Importantly, the KPMG CF senior deal team worked closely with management to successfully navigate the transaction process while allow the business to continue its strong performance. The shareholders unlocked significant liquidity while also maintaining future upside through an investment in Stampede Meat.

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