At what enterprise value was FRULACT acquired in 2020?

During the acquisition of FRULACT by ARDIAN 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 100M - 350M 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 10.5x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of FRULACT when it was acquired by ARDIAN?

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When was FRULACT acquired by ARDIAN?

FRULACT was acquired by ARDIAN in 2020.

What was the revenue of FRULACT at the time of the deal?

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What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization. EV includes in its calculation the market capitalization of a company but also short-term and long-term debt as well as any cash on the company's balance sheet.

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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01/2020

FRULACT acquired by ARDIAN

PORTUGAL Food Processing / Ingredients EV 100M - 350M EUR

Context

Ardian has acquired a majority stake in Frulact from the founding Miranda family. The transaction values the company at approximately EUR150 million. The management team, led by CEO Duarte Faria, remains in place to drive the next phase of growth, while the founder retains a role as Non-Executive Chairman. Ardian's strategy is to use Frulact as a consolidation platform to build a global leader in natural food ingredients through acquisitions in adjacent niches.

FRULACT, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2021, 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 (10.5x).

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Target

Founded in 1987 in Portugal, Frulact is a specialized producer of value-added ingredients for the food and beverage industry. It focuses on fruit preparations, plant-based ingredients, and flavorings used in yogurts, dairy desserts, ice creams, and beverages. The company operates 9 production facilities across Europe (Portugal, France), Africa (South Africa, Morocco), and North America (Canada). It sells to major global food groups in over 40 countries.

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
11/2025	NEXTURE	FRULACT	PORTUGAL	Food Processing	Investindustrial, through its ingredient holding company Nexture, has agreed to acquire Frulact from Ardian. Nexture prevailed in a competitive process against finalists including the Jose de Mello Group and IK Partners. This acquisition integrates Frulact into a broader pan-European ingredient platform alongside Italcanditi and CSM Ingredients. The deal marks a successful exit for Ardian, which supported Frulact's transformation from a family business to a global player via organic growth and M&A (IFF acquisition).

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Target: frulact

Acquirer: ardian