PRINCES acquired by NEWPRINCES GROUP

Valeo Foods Group has agreed to acquire I.D.C. Holding, a major Central European confectionery producer, from its owner Pavol Jakubec. This "transformative" acquisition establishes a strategic cornerstone for Valeo in Eastern Europe, complementing its existing CandyPlus operations in the Czech Republic and Balconi in Italy. The deal adds a portfolio of heritage brands with strong consumer loyalty in the region.

The acquisition of Vitamin Well by Cinven is a strategic move to capitalize on the growing demand for healthier and more active lifestyles. The deal is driven by the attractive characteristics of the health, wellbeing, and fitness sector, which is underpinned by a structural shift away from less healthy snacks and drinks. Vitamin Well's well-established position in the market, its portfolio of high-quality brands, and its track record of profitable organic growth make it an attractive investment opportunity for Cinven

The IDAK Food Group is undergoing a change of ownership, with TowerBrook Capital Partners replacing Invision and Nord Holding as the new majority shareholder. The investment aims to strengthen IDAK's rapidly growing capital base, supporting the company's growth plans and further acquisitions in Europe. The well-established management team around IDAK Food Group CEO Christof Lehmann will retain a broad-based minority stake in the company, ensuring continuity in management and maintaining the company's corporate principles

IK Partners (holding 86% of the capital) has agreed to sell Mademoiselle Desserts to the Swiss industrial group Emmi. This transaction marks a remarkable exit for IK, which had acquired the company for EUR330 million in 2018. For Emmi, the goal is strategic: increasing the share of "Desserts" in its total revenue from 9% to 17%. The CEO of the target will take over the leadership of the new combined "Desserts Powerhouse" division within Emmi.

The acquisition of Panificadora Popular represents the fifth strategic transaction strengthening the rapidly expanding food platform of Grupo Mayrit Inversiones Alimentarias (MIA Food). This deal is driven by a “category completion” strategy, combining Panificadora Popular’s recognized technical expertise in pre-cooked and specialty breads with MIA Food’s established capabilities in national distribution and pastry infrastructure. This combination enables MIA Food to equip itself with the technical know-how and industrial capabilities required to effectively meet the growing demand for “ready-to-finish” bakery products within the HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant, Café) segment

Ausnutria Dairy has finalized the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake of Amalthea, an operation designed to fundamentally reinforce its control over the global goat dairy supply chain. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on a "vertical-securing" play, merging the target's industry-leading technical operational depth in microfiltration with the group’s dominant global distribution network for infant formula. This structural alignment provides the organization with the scientific talent and technological hardware required to optimize the production of high-value goat whey, a mission-critical ingredient that was previously subject to joint-venture supply dynamics

Idilia Foods has acquired a 50% stake in Grupo Cacaolat from Damm, creating the largest milkshake group in Spain. Under the agreement, Damm and Idilia Foods will jointly manage the company. The deal consolidates the management, marketing, and distribution of Idilia's milkshake brands (ColaCao Energy, ColaCao Shake, Okey) under the Cacaolat structure. Cacaolat will continue to operate independently with its existing production facility in Santa Coloma de Gramenet. The transaction aims to accelerate the growth of the milkshake category nationally and internationally by combining Cacaolat's Horeca strength with Idilia's retail power

Glanbia has agreed to acquire Flavor Producers. This acquisition significantly expands Glanbia's Nutritional Solutions (NS) platform by adding scale in the high-growth US "Natural & Organic" flavor market. Flavor Producers brings complementary capabilities in plant-based and organic extracts that align with consumer demand for clean labels. The deal is financed through existing debt facilities and cash, leveraging Glanbia's strong balance sheet (0.5x Net Debt/EBITDA). It is expected to be marginally accretive to EPS in the first full year

Davide Campari-Milano N.V. completed the acquisition of 100% of Courvoisier S.A.S. from Beam Suntory. This transaction represents the largest acquisition in Campari's history, significantly strengthening its position in the luxury spirits segment. The strategic rationale for the acquisition is the integration of a world-class Cognac brand that complements Campari’s existing "bitters" and "liqueurs" dominance, particularly for the US and Asian markets. The acquisition allows Campari to internalize a high-margin asset with substantial aging inventory, providing long-term visibility for premium product releases and brand elevated positioning

Strengthening its leadership in the premium European bakery market, Bridor has completed the acquisition of the Dutch group Pandriks. This transaction is a key component of Groupe LE DUFF’s broader strategy to scale its industrial branch, which now nears the €3 billion annual revenue milestone. The strategic rationale for the deal is the immediate integration of specialized organic bread-making capabilities and two highly efficient manufacturing sites in the Netherlands and Germany. As part of the merger, BRIDOR has committed to finalizing a €75 million investment plan initiated by Pandriks to double its production volume over the next five years