MAXICOFFEE acquired by LAVAZZA
Context
Lavazza announced the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of MaxiCoffee, France’s leading coffee‑focused online and multi‑channel platform, with a view to strengthening its position in the French market and expanding its e‑commerce footprint. The transaction is structured as a full‑control purchase, with Lavazza becoming the majority owner while current founder and Chairman Christophe Brancato retains a minority stake and continues to lead the company at the operational level. Lavazza’s rationale is to embed a leading French multi‑brand coffee retailer within its own international network, thereby gaining instant scale in B2C and B2B channels and accelerating its digital presence without diluting MaxiCoffee’s established business model. The deal is also aligned with the group’s broader strategy of diversifying its Go‑to‑Market approach, integrating retail and e‑commerce expertise into a largely brand‑and‑manufacturing‑oriented portfolio.
MAXICOFFEE, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (15.1x).
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Target
MaxiCoffee is a French coffee‑focused retail and e‑commerce company specializing in the sourcing, marketing, and distribution of coffee brands, coffee machines, and related accessories. Founded in 2007 on the shores of the Arcachon basin in the Southwest of France, the group has grown into one of the leading coffee‑retail platforms in the country, serving both private consumers and professional clients such as hotels, restaurants, offices, and small shops. The business operates through a multi‑channel model combining an online marketplace, a network of around 60 professional agencies, and several concept stores that showcase coffee culture and equipment. MaxiCoffee’s platform offers more than 350 coffee brands and around 8,000 products, positioning it as a “phygital” operator at the intersection of digital convenience and experience‑driven retail. The group also runs a dedicated “Ecole du Café” with locations in Bordeaux, Marseille, and Paris, providing training on coffee preparation and roasting, which reinforces its image as a premium educator and service partner rather than a simple commodity retailer.
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Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR
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Target: maxicoffee
Acquirer: lavazza