Stout served as the exclusive financial advisor to Zenhäusern Frères SA and its founding shareholders on the sale of the company to DS Restauration, providing tailored M&A advisory services throughout the transaction, which closed in July 2026.

Zenhäusern Frères SA is a leading Swiss company active in the bakery, food service, and catering sectors across the country. Founded more than 40 years ago by Gerhard and Marco Zenhäusern, and building on the heritage of five generations of bakers, the company is renowned for the excellence of its artisanal products, supported by a state-of-the-art production facility and a network of 14 retail locations.

DS Restauration, a leading food distribution company serving the professional food service market in France, has acquired a stake in Zenhäusern Frères SA alongside Jörg Zenhäusern, who has served as CEO for the past eight years and continues to be fully committed to leading the company. This partnership is built upon shared family values, a common entrepreneurial vision, and a strong commitment to the local economy. It will enable Zenhäusern Frères SA to further strengthen its market positioning and support its long-term growth strategy, while preserving its identity and regional roots.