LAURENT BAKERY GROUP
Acquired by
BRIDOR
LAURENT BAKERY GROUP acquired by BRIDOR
Context
Marking its entry into the Australian market, BRIDOR has completed the acquisition of Laurent Bakery Group from the private equity firm BGH Capital. The strategic rationale for the deal is the acquisition of a turnkey premium industrial platform in the APAC region, perfectly aligned with Bridor’s "premium-only" global positioning. The deal allows Bridor to instantly control a retail network of 15 stores while gaining access to a massive wholesale distribution channel covering 1,000+ supermarkets. This acquisition follows a successful four-year value creation cycle under BGH Capital and marks the beginning of a new industrial era where Laurent Bakery’s artisanal expertise will be combined with Bridor’s global R&D and manufacturing scale. This move highlights the accelerating consolidation of the global "artisan-at-scale" bakery segment, where global leaders are increasingly acquiring regional icons to secure premium shelf space and high-end hospitality contracts.
LAURENT BAKERY GROUP, 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 (10.6x).
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Target
Founded in 1993 by French-born baker Laurent Boillon, Laurent Bakery is a premium Australian institution specializing in French-inspired sourdough breads, cakes, and pastries. The group operates a hybrid business model comprising a network of 15 high-end retail boutiques across Melbourne and a large-scale industrial artisan production arm. This wholesale division supplies over 1,000 supermarkets across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore with high-quality par-baked and fresh artisan products. Strategically, the company leverages Australia’s clean-label reputation and traditional French baking techniques to serve the premium "bake-at-home" and retail segments. By maintaining a balance between artisanal craftsmanship and scalable industrial distribution, Laurent Bakery has established itself as the leading high-end bakery brand in the Oceania region.
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Other operations with LAURENT BAKERY GROUP
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/2021 | BGH CAPITAL | LAURENT BAKERY GROUP | AUSTRALIA | Food Processing | Founded in 1993 by French-born baker Laurent Boillon, Laurent Bakery is a premium Australian institution specializing in French-inspired sourdough breads, cakes, and pastries. The group operates a hybrid business model comprising a network of 15 high-end retail boutiques across Melbourne and a large-scale industrial artisan production arm. This wholesale division supplies over 1,000 supermarkets across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore with high-quality par-baked and fresh artisan products. Strategically, the company leverages Australia’s clean-label reputation and traditional French baking techniques to serve the premium "bake-at-home" and retail segments. By maintaining a balance between artisanal craftsmanship and scalable industrial distribution, Laurent Bakery has established itself as the leading high-end bakery brand in the Oceania region. |
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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b AUD
Revenue range: 100M - 200M AUD
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Acquirer: bridor