SOVOS BRANDS acquired by CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
Context
Campbell Soup Company has completed the acquisition of Sovos Brands for $23.00 per share in cash. The transaction values Sovos at a Total Enterprise Value of approximately $2.7 billion. This strategic move adds the fast-growing Rao's brand to Campbell's portfolio, significantly upgrading its "Meals & Beverages" division. To manage these assets, Campbell has created a new "Distinctive Brands" unit. The company expects $50 million in annualized cost synergies and plans to divest the noosa yoghurt brand to focus on the Italian meals category.
SOVOS BRANDS, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (10.9x).
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Sovos Brands is a high-growth consumer packaged food company focused on premium, "one-of-a-kind" brands. Its crown jewel is Rao s Homemade, a market-leading premium pasta sauce that accounts for the majority of its sales. The portfolio also includes Michael Angelo s (frozen Italian entrees) and noosa (premium yoghurt). Sovos is known for its "clean label" philosophy and for transforming niche premium brands into mass-market leaders.
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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b EUR
Revenue range: 750M - 1.3b EUR
EBITDA range: 100M - 200M EUR
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Acquirer: campbell soup company