Comedian Eli Yatzpan Mediates Multi-Million Shekel Catering Company Sale
Translated & summarized from Calcalist by baba
Comedian Eli Yatzpan and partner Or Bismut brokered the sale of 50% of the Li Bar catering company to the Sky fund for NIS 350 million. The duo, who co-own the investment banking firm Exodus, are set to earn millions in commissions. The deal, finalized in early September, saw Sky invest NIS 170 million.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Comedian Eli Yatzpan mediated the sale of 50% of Li Bar catering company for NIS 350 million.
- Yatzpan and partner Or Bismut are expected to receive millions for their intermediary role.
- The Sky fund invested NIS 170 million in the catering company.
- The deal involved the acquisition of shares from the company's founders, the Yifrach couple.
- Yatzpan and Bismut co-own the investment banking firm Exodus.
Actor and comedian Eli Yatzpan served as the surprising intermediary in the acquisition of 50% of the catering company Li Bar by the Sky fund. The deal valued the company at NIS 350 million. Yatzpan and his partner, Or Bismut, are expected to receive millions of shekels for their involvement.
Yatzpan and Bismut jointly own an investment banking firm called Exodus, which specializes in mergers and acquisitions, particularly for family-owned businesses in sectors like industry, real estate, food, pharmaceuticals, and energy. Yatzpan chairs Exodus, while Bismut is its chief investment banker. The firm, active for seven years, initially focused on real estate but has since expanded its scope.
Industry standards suggest a commission of 1.5% to 2% for such deals, indicating Yatzpan and Bismut likely earned millions. The sale of shares in Li Bar was finalized in August and completed in early September. The Sky fund is investing NIS 170 million, with funds allocated both to the company itself and to its founders and owners, the Yifrach couple.
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