GOODLIFE FOODS
Acquired by
IK PARTNERS
GOODLIFE FOODS acquired by IK PARTNERS
Target
GOODLIFE FOODS
Acquirer
IK PARTNERS
Context
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.
This transaction is part of the AgriFood industry, which currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 10.1x since the beginning of 2026, 9.8% decrease compared to 2025. This data is based on contribution from our growing community, composed of M&A and Private Equity professionals, and has been verified by our team to ensure its accuracy.
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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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| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
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| 07/2014 | EGERIA | GOODLIFE FOODS | NETHERLANDS | Food Products | 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. |
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