At what enterprise value was GOODLIFE FOODS acquired in 2014?

During the acquisition of GOODLIFE FOODS by EGERIA in 2014, 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 50M - 150M 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 GOODLIFE FOODS when it was acquired by EGERIA?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for GOODLIFE FOODS is in the range of 5x - 12x. For comparison, the AgriFood sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 10.5x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

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. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

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. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

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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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 LOGIN in 2013, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (10.5x).

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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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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
06/2023	IK PARTNERS	GOODLIFE FOODS	NETHERLANDS	Food Processing	IK Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in GoodLife Foods from Egeria. Egeria, along with the management team, will reinvest for a minority stake. During Egeria's ownership (2014-2023), the company transformed from a local Dutch player (Izico) into a European platform. IK's investment thesis focuses on further international expansion and accelerating the shift towards plant-based 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