December 2021
Shaken Udder Group
LDC (Managers) Limited
Adviser to LDC on their investment in Shaken Udder Group
£undisclosed
Grant Thornton team
Food and beverage
Buy side
Corporate finance
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We are delighted to have advised on LDC’s investment in Shaken Udder Group Limited.

Shaken Udder (“SU”) is a leading UK premium milkshake brand, favoured by consumers for its branding, superior taste and quality. SU is stocked across all major UK grocers and is a top performer in its category.   

With a sizeable opportunity in a high growth segment of the drinks market SU has experienced a period of fast growth since its was founded by Andrew and Jodie Howie in 2004. The founders sought private equity investment to enable them to accelerate the growth of the business and also to capitalise on a number of growth opportunities including increasing store penetration, product range expansion and internationalisation of the brand.  

We provided comprehensive buy-side advice and project management services to LDC, whilst along with offering financial and tax diligence services.  

The team was selected on the back of our strong sector credentials and navigated through various industry specific issues to engineer solutions that achieved the right result for all stakeholders.