Investment Criteria
	LaSalle primarily seeks to invest in businesses serving the food and beverage ecosystem
	Overview Investment Criteria Types of Transactions Industry Expertise	We look for value-added businesses in the food & beverage ecosystem serving the following channels: Premium private label retail Foodservice Unique branded retail Industrial / contract manufacturing Ingredients Direct-to-consumer Supply chain services Key investment criteria specific to our food and beverage investments include: Authentic, natural product orientation Unique production capabilities / operational excellence Clean ingredient decks Better-for-you or indulgent products Farm-to-table Unique certifications (e.g., gluten-free, Kosher, SQF) Our investments include the following characteristics: Strong, defensible market position Significant potential for long-term growth Diversified customer base Stable and predictable cash flow Talented management team with a personal investment in the business Most of our platform investments are in companies with: Revenue between $10 and $100 million EBITDA between $2 and $15 million We seek to invest between $10 and $30 million in each platform, often through a series of investments to fund growth, plant expansion and acquisitions.