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CONTINENTAL BAKERIES

Acquired by

BISCUIT INTERNATIONAL

NETHERLANDS Food Processing REV [100m EUR - 500m EUR] 10/2021

Target

CONTINENTAL BAKERIES

Acquirer

BISCUIT INTERNATIONAL

Context

Biscuit International acquired Continental Bakeries from Goldman Sachs Asset Management. This "transformational" deal allows the group to effectively double its size, increasing revenue from EUR530 million to over EUR900 million. The combined entity employs 4,500 people and operates 33 factories with a production capacity of 300,000 tons per year. The transaction was financed through a capital increase subscribed by Platinum Equity and the management team, alongside new debt facilities. The deal creates an undisputed pan-European giant with over 80% of sales generated outside France.

This transaction is part of the AgriFood industry, which currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 10.1x since the beginning of 2026, 9.8% decrease compared to 2025. This data is based on contribution from our growing community, composed of M&A and Private Equity professionals, and has been verified by our team to ensure its accuracy.

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Target

Continental Bakeries is a leading European bakery group specializing in private label biscuits, bread replacements (toasts), and gingerbread. Before the acquisition, it was owned by Goldman Sachs Asset Management (since 2016). The company operates 13 factories across Northern Europe (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Sweden). While primarily a private label manufacturer, it also owns regional brands like Haust, Gille, and Grabower. The company is a key player in the "healthy snacking" segment with a strong line of gluten-free and low-sugar products.

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