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09/2024

I.D.C. HOLDING acquired by VALEO FOODS GROUP

SLOVAKIA Food Processing / Food Products EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Valeo Foods Group has agreed to acquire I.D.C. Holding, a major Central European confectionery producer, from its owner Pavol Jakubec. This "transformative" acquisition establishes a strategic cornerstone for Valeo in Eastern Europe, complementing its existing CandyPlus operations in the Czech Republic and Balconi in Italy. The deal adds a portfolio of heritage brands with strong consumer loyalty in the region.

I.D.C. HOLDING, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (10.7x).

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Target

Established over a century ago, I.D.C. Holding is the largest independent producer of confectionery and biscuits in Slovakia. It operates three production sites and employs approximately 1,150 people. The company is best known for its iconic wafer brands Horalky, Mila, and Lina, which hold dominant market positions in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. It also produces hard candies (Verbena) and seasonal chocolate products.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 150M - 250M EUR

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Acquirer: valeo foods group