At what enterprise value was MATERNE-MONTBLANC (MOM GROUP) acquired in 2016?

During the acquisition of MATERNE-MONTBLANC (MOM GROUP) by GROUPE BEL in 2016, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 500M - 1.5b EUR.

When was MATERNE-MONTBLANC (MOM GROUP) acquired by GROUPE BEL?

MATERNE-MONTBLANC (MOM GROUP) was acquired by GROUPE BEL in 2016.

What was the revenue of MATERNE-MONTBLANC (MOM GROUP) at the time of the deal?

The revenue of MATERNE-MONTBLANC (MOM GROUP) at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR.

How is the data for the MATERNE-MONTBLANC (MOM GROUP) acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the MATERNE-MONTBLANC (MOM GROUP) deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://www.lsa-conso.fr/bel-signe-un-accord-portant-sur-l-acquisition-de-65-de-mom-aupres-de-lbo-france,247569

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the AgriFood sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the AgriFood sector in 2026 is 11.0x.

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09/2016

MATERNE-MONTBLANC (MOM GROUP) acquired by GROUPE BEL

FRANCE Food Processing / Food Products EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

Groupe Bel entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in MOM Group from the private equity firm LBO France. The current management team will remain in place and retain a minority shareholding, ensuring a degree of operational autonomy for MOM within the larger Bel group. This transaction concludes a secondary LBO initiated in 2010. LBO France had previously received interest from other financial sponsors and industrial players but chose to hold the asset longer to maximize the value created by its US expansion.

It is worth noting that the fund Lbo France took control of Materne-Montblanc through an LBO in 2010.

MATERNE-MONTBLANC (MOM GROUP), which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2015, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (11.0x).

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Target

Materne-Montblanc is a major French food processing group specializing in shelf-stable (ambient) fruit and dairy snacks. The group was formed through the consolidation of two heritage brands with distinct market positions. Materne, famous for its jams and compotes, revolutionized the market with the invention of the "Pom'Pote" (fruit pouch), transforming applesauce into a portable, on-the-go snack for children. Montblanc, on the other hand, is a historic brand known for its indulgent dairy dessert creams sold in cans and cups.

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
10/2010	LBO FRANCE	MATERNE-MONTBLANC (MOM GROUP)	FRANCE	Food Products

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

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