AVANDIS acquired by REFRESCO
Context
Refresco has completed the acquisition of Avandis, a Dutch manufacturer of alcoholic beverages, from Lucas Bols and De Kuyper Royal Distillers, two leading players in the spirits and cocktail industry. The transaction was finalized in January 2023, following the signing of the initial agreement in October 2022 and the receipt of regulatory approvals. Avandis is a contract manufacturer specializing in the production of alcoholic beverages, headquartered in Zoetermeer, Netherlands. The company provides manufacturing solutions for spirits and cocktail brands, with a strong expertise in complex products and private-label productions. It operates an integrated industrial site within a European network of beverage production facilities. This acquisition enables Refresco to expand its presence in the alcoholic beverages segment, complementing its historical activities in non-alcoholic beverages. It also strengthens Refresco's multi-category industrial platform model and is in line with its "Buy & Build" external growth strategy, aimed at consolidating subcontracted production capabilities in the global beverage industry.
AVANDIS, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2023, 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 (10.2x).
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Avandis is a Dutch manufacturer of alcoholic beverages specializing in private label production for major spirits industry players. Headquartered in Zoetermeer, Netherlands, the company provides production solutions for a range of alcoholic beverage categories, including spirits, liqueurs, and ready-to-drink cocktails. Avandis operates as an integrated B2B industrial partner, serving prominent international brands such as Lucas Bols and De Kuyper, as well as other clients in the alcoholic beverages sector. Its business model is built on strong expertise in outsourced production, combined with flexible industrial capabilities that enable the management of large volumes and complex formulations. The company operates a production site certified to international quality and food safety standards, making it a key partner for brands seeking to outsource all or part of their production. Avandis is positioned in the industrial subcontracting market for alcoholic beverages, benefiting from a strategic role in the spirits value chain in Europe. Its positioning is driven by a growing trend of production outsourcing by major brands, which are seeking to optimize their costs, industrial flexibility, and product innovation capabilities.
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Valuation range: EV 10M - 30M EUR
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Acquirer: refresco