DAOU VINEYARDS acquired by TREASURY WINE ESTATES (TWE)
Context
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has acquired DAOU Vineyards, a leading US estate winery. This acquisition secures TWE a significant agricultural asset in the Paso Robles region, including the prestigious DAOU Mountain vineyards and production facilities. The deal allows TWE to integrate a high-growth, luxury estate into its supply chain, leveraging DAOU's viticultural expertise and premium inventory to satisfy growing global demand for high-end Cabernet Sauvignon.
DAOU VINEYARDS, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x, representing a premium to the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (11.0x).
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Target
Founded in 2007 by brothers Georges and Daniel Daou, DAOU Vineyards is a leading luxury wine producer based in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, California. The estate is best known for its high-end, Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon wines, including its flagship PATRIMONY label and the Soul of a Lion vintage. DAOU has differentiated itself through a "consumer-first" culture and best-in-class hospitality experiences at its "DAOU Mountain" tasting room. It was recognized as the fastest-growing luxury wine brand in the US market leading up to the transaction, with a strong following among younger affluent demographics.
Ent. Value
$500M–1.5bn
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
2x–6x
EV / EBITDA
10x–18x
EV / EBIT
10x–18x
Historical Financials (USD)
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Valuation range: EV $500M–1.5bn
Revenue range: $150–250M
EBITDA range: $50–100M
EV/Revenue range: 2x - 6x
EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x
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