Who owns GOODLIFE FOODS?

GOODLIFE FOODS has been 100% owned by EGERIA since July 2014.

At what enterprise value was GOODLIFE FOODS acquired in 2014?

During the acquisition of GOODLIFE FOODS by EGERIA in 2014, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 150M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of GOODLIFE FOODS when it was acquired by EGERIA?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for GOODLIFE FOODS is in the range of 5x - 12x.

When was GOODLIFE FOODS acquired by EGERIA?

GOODLIFE FOODS was acquired by EGERIA in 2014.

What was the revenue of GOODLIFE FOODS at the time of the deal?

The revenue of GOODLIFE FOODS at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of GOODLIFE FOODS during the acquisition?

GOODLIFE FOODS's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR.

How is the data for the GOODLIFE FOODS acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the GOODLIFE FOODS deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://www.reuters.com/article/business/koninklijke-wessanen-says-sells-izico-to-egeria-idUSFWN0N600V/

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the AgriFood sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the AgriFood sector in 2026 is 11.0x.

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07/2014

GOODLIFE FOODS acquired by EGERIA

NETHERLANDS Food Processing / Food Products EV 50M - 150M EUR

Context

Royal Wessanen has agreed to sell its frozen snack subsidiary, Izico (renamed GoodLife Foods), to the private equity firm Egeria. This divestment allows Wessanen to refocus its strategy entirely on "healthy and sustainable food" (brands like Bjorg, Clipper). For Egeria, this acquisition marks the beginning of a "Buy-and-Build" platform that would eventually become GoodLife Foods.

GOODLIFE FOODS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2013, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (11.0x).

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Target

Headquartered in Breda, GoodLife Foods is a leading European manufacturer of frozen snacks. The company produces a wide range of products including frikadellen, spring rolls, hamburgers, and meat-free snacks. It operates under brands like Beckers, Bicky, Daloon, and GoodLife, while also being a major private label partner for retailers across Europe. At the time of exit, it had ~740 FTEs and 6 production plants.

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06/2023	IK PARTNERS	GOODLIFE FOODS	NETHERLANDS	Food Products

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Valuation range: EV 50M - 150M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Acquirer: egeria