When was MPS MEAT PROCESSING SYSTEMS acquired by EQUISTONE?

MPS MEAT PROCESSING SYSTEMS was acquired by EQUISTONE in 2010.

What was the revenue of MPS MEAT PROCESSING SYSTEMS at the time of the deal?

The revenue of MPS MEAT PROCESSING SYSTEMS at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M EUR.

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08/2010

MPS MEAT PROCESSING SYSTEMS acquired by EQUISTONE

NETHERLANDS Industrial Equipment / Process Engineering & Production Lines / Food & Beverage Lines REV 50M - 100M EUR

Context

The acquisition of MPS Meat Processing Systems by Equistone Partners Europe marked a strategic investment aimed at professionalizing and accelerating the growth of a global leader in red meat processing infrastructure. The investment was centered on a clear value-creation roadmap focused on organic revenue growth and international geographic diversification, particularly targeting entry into the United States market. During the holding period, the sponsor supported the management team in executing an active buy-and-build strategy, integrating specialized manufacturers of carcass-splitting and deboning equipment. This synergistic integration bolstered the portfolio company's service offerings, reinforced its full-line supply capabilities, and optimized its internal production processes.

MPS MEAT PROCESSING SYSTEMS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2009, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

MPS Meat Processing Systems is based in the Netherlands and operates as a prominent global leader in designing, manufacturing, and implementing primary processing solutions, specifically tailored for the pork and beef industries. The company's comprehensive product and service portfolio extends to innovative systems for blood collection, food logistics, and industrial wastewater treatment, alongside dedicated aftersales services and spare parts. Positioned as a specialized authority in meat processing technology, the business caters to a large installed base of nearly 2,000 active customers globally, having successfully executed over 5,000 projects across more than 100 countries. With a reputation for best-in-class engineering, exceptional project management, and deep technological know-how in food processing, the entity demonstrates an agile organizational structure capable of adapting swiftly to dynamic market conditions.

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Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Acquirer: equistone