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01/2026

ONORE acquired by IDAK FOOD GROUP

FRANCE Food Processing / Food Products REV 150M - 250M EUR

Context

IDAK Food Group entered exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Onore from Waterland Private Equity and the management team. The transaction creates a diversified European leader in premium frozen food, combining IDAK's strengths in Switzerland and Italy with Onore's leadership in France and the UK. The management of Onore will reinvest in the new structure and continue to lead the division. The deal is expected to close in H1 2026 and represents IDAK's third major acquisition under TowerBrook's ownership.

It is worth noting that the fund Waterland took control of Onore through an LBO in 2022.

ONORE, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, 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

Headquartered in Toulouse, Onore is a leading manufacturer of premium frozen bakery, pastry, and snacking products. The group operates 7 production sites (5 in France, 2 in the UK) and serves foodservice chains, independent coffee shops, and retail clients. Onore owns recognized brands such as Boncolac (pastries), Mag M (macarons), Proper Cornish (savory pastries), and Cakesmiths (artisan cakes). In 2025, the group generated over EUR220 million in revenue with a workforce of 1,000 employees.

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Other operations with ONORE

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySector
07/2022WATERLANDONOREFRANCEFood Products

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Revenue range: 150M - 250M EUR

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Acquirer: idak food group