Who owns RICHELIEU FOODS?

RICHELIEU FOODS has been 100% owned by SÜDZUCKER since November 2017.

At what enterprise value was RICHELIEU FOODS acquired in 2017?

During the acquisition of RICHELIEU FOODS by SÜDZUCKER in 2017, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of $300–700M.

What was the EV/Revenue multiple of RICHELIEU FOODS when it was acquired by SÜDZUCKER?

The estimated EV/Revenue multiple for RICHELIEU FOODS is in the range of 1x - 3x.

When was RICHELIEU FOODS acquired by SÜDZUCKER?

RICHELIEU FOODS was acquired by SÜDZUCKER in 2017.

What was the revenue of RICHELIEU FOODS at the time of the deal?

The revenue of RICHELIEU FOODS at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of $250–500M.

How is the data for the RICHELIEU FOODS acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the RICHELIEU FOODS deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://www.suedzuckergroup.com/en/press/sudzucker-subsidiary-acquires-richelieu-foods

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the AgriFood sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the AgriFood sector in 2026 is 11.0x.

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11/2017

RICHELIEU FOODS acquired by SÜDZUCKER

UNITED STATES Food Processing / Food Products EV $300–700M

Context

Sudzucker AG, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Freiberger USA Inc., has acquired 100% of Richelieu Foods Inc. from the private equity firm Centerview Capital. This acquisition marks Freiberger's strategic entry into the US market, the world's largest pizza market. Richelieu's strong position in US private label pizza complements Freiberger's leadership in the European private label pizza market.

RICHELIEU FOODS, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2016, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (11.0x).

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Target

Richelieu Foods is a leading US food manufacturer serving the private label (retailer brand) and foodservice markets. It is the largest producer of private label frozen pizza in the United States. In addition to pizza, the company manufactures sauces, dressings, and marinades. It operates five manufacturing facilities across the US (Wisconsin, Ohio, Iowa) and employs approximately 900 people.

Ent. Value

$300–700M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

1x–3x

EV / EBITDA

[members only]

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (USD)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2016

2015

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Valuation range: EV $300–700M

Revenue range: $250–500M

EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x

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Press release: view release

Acquirer: südzucker