TREEHOUSE FOODS acquired by INVESTCorporate
Context
Investindustrial has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TreeHouse Foods. This take-private deal removes the largest private-label manufacturer from the stock exchange, providing shareholders with a substantial premium. TreeHouse will continue to operate independently but will benefit from Investindustrial's operational expertise and long-term capital to accelerate its leadership in the private brand snacking and beverage categories.
TREEHOUSE FOODS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, 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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TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer and distributor of private label food and beverages in North America. The company focuses on high-growth snacking and beverage categories, producing crackers, cookies, pretzels, in-store bakery items, coffee, tea, and powdered drinks for retail and foodservice customers. Prior to this deal, the company had pivoted its strategy to divest lower-margin meal preparation businesses and focus on becoming a "focused snacking and beverage leader".
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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b USD
Revenue range: 2.5b - 5b USD
EBITDA range: 250M - 500M USD
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Acquirer: investcorporate