LIBERTE
Acquired by
YOPLAIT
LIBERTE acquired by YOPLAIT
Target
LIBERTE
Acquirer
YOPLAIT
Context
Yoplait has acquired the Canadian yogurt manufacturer Liberte from private equity owners Swander Pace Capital and Roynat Capital. This acquisition provides Yoplait with a dominant position in the high-growth "Greek" and "Organic" yogurt segments in North America. The deal guarantees the continuity of operations in Quebec, with no planned job cuts. Strategically, this acquisition bolsters Yoplait's portfolio just months before its shareholders (PAI Partners) initiated the sale of their own stake in Yoplait to General Mills.
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
Founded in 1928 in Montreal, Liberte is a historic Canadian producer of natural dairy products. Originally a manufacturer of cream cheese and cottage cheese, the company pivoted to specialize in high-quality, clean-label yogurts. It is the market leader in Canada for "Organic" and "Greek" yogurts. With manufacturing facilities in Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia, the company employs 600 people (280 in Quebec). Liberte has experienced rapid double-digit growth (13% CAGR since 2004), driven by consumer demand for healthier, protein-rich dairy options.
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