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07/2013

ARTÉMIS takes majority stake in MICHEL ET AUGUSTIN

FRANCE Food Processing / Food Products REV 5M - 25M EUR

Context

In July 2013, the Artémis group, the holding company of the Pinault family, which had already been a minority shareholder since 2008, significantly strengthened its stake in Michel & Augustin. Following the transaction, Artémis gained control of the company by increasing its ownership to approximately 70% through a combination of share buybacks from existing shareholders and a capital increase. The founders, Michel de Rovira and Augustin Paluel-Marmont, retained around 30% of the capital and remained fully involved in the company's operational management. The deal was accompanied by a commitment from Artémis to invest an additional €12 million over several years to support the brand's commercial acceleration and international development. The stated goal was to enable Michel & Augustin to structure its growth, expand its distribution in France, and bolster its international presence, which at the time accounted for around 10% of revenue. Through this investment, Artémis took on the role of a long-term shareholder, aiming to support the brand's scaling while preserving its unique identity and market positioning in the food industry.

MICHEL ET AUGUSTIN, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2012, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (10.7x).

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Target

Michel & Augustin is a French food company founded in 2004 by Michel de Rovira and Augustin Paluel-Marmont. The brand has developed a range of mass-market food products, focusing on biscuits, yogurts, desserts, and beverages, with a strong brand identity and distinctive marketing tone. Initially, the company concentrated on bakery and biscuit products (cookies, shortbread, and savory biscuits), before gradually expanding its portfolio to include dairy products (drinking yogurts and desserts) and beverages. One of its iconic products is the "drinking cow" yogurt, which has contributed significantly to the brand's reputation. Michel & Augustin operates on a business model that prioritizes mass-market consumption, combining in-house product development with a robust branding strategy. The company has primarily built its distribution network through large retail channels, with a growing international presence, particularly in the United States, where it has sought to establish itself through distribution partnerships. The brand has distinguished itself through a highly differentiated marketing approach, relying on storytelling, humor, and a strong connection with consumers, which has contributed to its visibility despite limited advertising budgets compared to major industry players.

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
12/2023THE FERRERO GROUPMICHEL ET AUGUSTINFRANCEFood Processing

n 2023, Danone entered into exclusive negotiations with CTH Invest, an affiliate of the Ferrero group, to divest Michel & Augustin, in which it held a 100% stake following a gradual acquisition process initiated in 2016

04/2019DANONEMICHEL ET AUGUSTINFRANCEFood Processing

Danone has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Michel & Augustin, increasing its ownership to 95% through its Danone Manifesto Ventures entity. This transaction follows an initial investment in 2016, which represented a 40% stake, and subsequent gradual increases in ownership over the years

06/2016DANONEMICHEL ET AUGUSTINFRANCEFood Processing

Danone has acquired a 40% stake in Michel & Augustin through its Danone Manifesto Ventures arm, as part of a structured transaction that enables a gradual increase in the French group's capital. This deal was completed through the purchase of shares from the founders and the Artemis holding company, owned by the Pinault family

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Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Target: michel et augustin

Acquirer: artémis