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11/2020

MPM acquired by 3I

UNITED KINGDOM Consumer Products / Pet Care REV 50M - 100M GBP

Context

3i Group agreed to invest approximately 125 million to acquire a majority stake in MPM alongside the existing management team. The transaction is built on a thesis of international expansion: 3i aims to use its global network and brand building expertise to accelerate MPM's growth in North America, a key strategic priority. The partnership also focuses on supporting product innovation and sustainability initiatives (such as recyclable packaging).

MPM, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.3x).

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Target

MPM Products (Making Pet Food Matters) is a leading international provider of premium, natural pet food, distinguished by its portfolio of highly recognized brands including Applaws, Reveal, and Encore. Headquartered in the UK, the company specializes in "clean label" wet and dry food for cats and dogs, utilizing high-quality, human-grade ingredients with no artificial additives. Its business model is built on a capital-light, outsourced manufacturing strategy combined with a sophisticated global distribution network that spans over 50 countries. The organization targets the "pet humanization" trend, catering to health-conscious pet owners through specialized retail channels, grocery multiples, and a rapidly growing e-commerce presence.

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Other operations with MPM

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
06/2025PARTNERS GROUPMPMUNITED KINGDOMConsumer Products

Partners Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in MPM Products, the owner of premium cat food brands Applaws, Reveal, and Encore, from 3i Group. This acquisition marks the next phase of global expansion for the Manchester-based company. Under the previous four-year partnership with 3i, MPM successfully transformed from a UK-centric business into a true international player, with 80% of its sales now coming from overseas markets like the USA and APAC. The company also shifted its channel mix, securing shelf space in major food and drug retailers while accelerating its online presence. Partners Group intends to leverage this established "clean label" platform to further capitalize on the "pet humanization" mega-trend, likely focusing on deepening penetration in the North American market and continuing the brand's premiumization strategy. The deal also recognizes MPM's commitment to sustainability, highlighted by its recent B Corp recertification.

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Revenue range: 50M - 100M GBP

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Target: mpm

Acquirer: 3i