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LAURENT BAKERY GROUP

Acquired by

BRIDOR

AUSTRALIA Food Processing EV [500m AUD - 1b AUD] 03/2025

LAURENT BAKERY GROUP acquired by BRIDOR

AUSTRALIA Food Processing EV [500m AUD - 1b AUD] 03/2025

Target

LAURENT BAKERY GROUP

Acquirer

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.

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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2024

Other operations with LAURENT BAKERY GROUP

Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
11/2021	BGH CAPITAL	LAURENT BAKERY GROUP	AUSTRALIA	Food Processing	BGH Capital acquired a controlling stake in Laurent Bakery Group. The transaction involved the exit of a silent co-investor and the reinvestment of founder Laurent Boillon, who remained a significant shareholder and Director. The strategic rationale for the deal is the massive growth potential of the group’s wholesale division, particularly its national supply contract with Coles. BGH aims to capitalize on the shift in Australian consumer preferences toward high-quality, traditional French baking, which was previously underserved in the mass market. By providing fresh capital and management expertise, BGH intends to expand the group's manufacturing footprint and optimize its national logistics network. This partnership allows the founder to focus on product quality and brand DNA while the private equity firm professionalizes the corporate structure. This deal highlights the continued interest of private equity in "recession-proof" consumer staples that possess both a strong retail identity and a scalable industrial engine.