At what enterprise value was SUNOPTA - GLOBAL INGREDIENTS BUSINESS acquired in 2020?

During the acquisition of SUNOPTA - GLOBAL INGREDIENTS BUSINESS by AMSTERDAM COMMODITIES in 2020, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the AgriFood industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 10.7x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of SUNOPTA - GLOBAL INGREDIENTS BUSINESS when it was acquired by AMSTERDAM COMMODITIES?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for SUNOPTA - GLOBAL INGREDIENTS BUSINESS is in the range of 10x - 18x. For comparison, the AgriFood sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 10.7x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

What was the revenue of SUNOPTA - GLOBAL INGREDIENTS BUSINESS at the time of the deal?

The revenue of SUNOPTA - GLOBAL INGREDIENTS BUSINESS at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of SUNOPTA - GLOBAL INGREDIENTS BUSINESS during the acquisition?

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11/2020

SUNOPTA - GLOBAL INGREDIENTS BUSINESS acquired by AMSTERDAM COMMODITIES

NETHERLANDS Food Processing / Ingredients EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Amsterdam Commodities N.V. (Acomo) has acquired the Global Ingredients business of SunOpta Inc. in a debt-free, cash-free transaction. This transformative acquisition adds Tradin Organic, a global leader in organic ingredients, to Acomo's existing portfolio of conventional commodities (spices, tea, seeds). For SunOpta, the divestiture represents a strategic pivot to focus exclusively on its high-growth, plant-based food and beverage manufacturing business. The deal proceeds were used by SunOpta to pay down debt and fund capacity expansion in plant-based milk production. The transaction adds approximately EUR450 million in revenue to Acomo and significantly expands its footprint in the "healthy and sustainable" food segment.

SUNOPTA - GLOBAL INGREDIENTS BUSINESS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (10.7x).

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Target

The Global Ingredients segment of SunOpta, operating primarily under the name Tradin Organic, is a leading global sourcer, processor, and supplier of organic food ingredients. It offers a wide portfolio of over 100 organic commodities including cocoa, coffee, fruits, nuts, and seeds. The business is vertically integrated with its own sourcing projects and processing facilities in the Netherlands (Amsterdam), Bulgaria (Silistra), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa, Yirgalem), and the USA. It serves the organic food industry worldwide, connecting local farmers in developing countries with major consumer brands.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Target: sunopta - global ingredients business

Acquirer: amsterdam commodities