CAPPUCCINE acquired by ROUTIN
Context
Routin-1883 acquired 100% of Cappuccine to accelerate its footprint in the North American market, the world's largest for coffee shops and mixology. This acquisition marks Routin's third external growth operation since Apax's entry in 2019 (following Eyguebelle and Artonic). The deal was financed through a mix of equity and debt (LCL, Credit Agricole). By integrating Cappuccine's powdered mix expertise, Routin diversifies its product portfolio to offer a complete "one-stop-shop" solution for coffee chains and the Foodservice industry globally.
CAPPUCCINE, 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 (10.8x).
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Founded in 1993, Cappuccine is a California-based specialist in gourmet powdered beverage mixes. The company is a pioneer in the "frappe" category, providing high-quality bases for specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, and shakes. It operates both in the US domestic market (65% of sales) and internationally.
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