KREPKO acquired by VALSOIA
Context
Valsoia has acquired a 70% stake in Kele & Kele, the holding company of the Krepko dairy. The founding family retains a 30% stake and will continue to manage operations for at least three years, after which Valsoia has an option to acquire the remaining shares. The acquisition allows Valsoia to enter the European kefir market and expand its "healthy food" portfolio beyond strict plant-based categories.
KREPKO, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, 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 (10.9x).
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Based in the village of Laze, some 40 kilometres southwest of Ljubljana, Krepko produces organic dairy products and a variety of traditional fermented milk drinks known as kefir, including a vegan version.
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Valuation range: EV 0M - 15M EUR
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