At what enterprise value was ERBER GROUP acquired in 2020?

During the acquisition of ERBER GROUP by ROYAL DSM in 2020, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 500M - 1.5b EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the AgriFood industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 10.8x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of ERBER GROUP when it was acquired by ROYAL DSM?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for ERBER GROUP is in the range of 10x - 18x. For comparison, the AgriFood sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 10.8x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was ERBER GROUP acquired by ROYAL DSM?

ERBER GROUP was acquired by ROYAL DSM in 2020.

What was the revenue of ERBER GROUP at the time of the deal?

The revenue of ERBER GROUP at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of ERBER GROUP during the acquisition?

ERBER GROUP's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M EUR. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

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What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

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06/2020

ERBER GROUP acquired by ROYAL DSM

AUSTRIA Food Processing / Petfood EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

Royal DSM has reached an agreement to acquire the Erber Group, specifically its specialty animal nutrition and health businesses, Biomin and Romer Labs. Two smaller units of the Erber Group (Sanphar and EFB, representing 7% of sales) are excluded from the transaction. This acquisition provides DSM with a market-leading entry into mycotoxin risk management and expands its portfolio of high-value "Eubiotics" (gut health) solutions. The transaction is debt-financed and is expected to be earnings-enhancing in the first year.

ERBER GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (10.8x).

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Target

Based in Austria, Erber Group is a world leader in food and feed safety, with a focus on "specialty" animal nutrition. The acquisition specifically targets two key divisions: (1) Biomin, a pioneer in mycotoxin risk management and gut health performance. It produces proprietary feed additives (phytogenics, probiotics) that deactivate toxins produced by fungi and improve animal gut health without antibiotics. (2) Romer Labs, a leading provider of diagnostic solutions for food and feed safety. It offers testing kits and services for mycotoxins, food allergens, pathogens, and veterinary drug residues, operating accredited labs in Austria, the UK, the USA, and Singapore.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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