VALEO FOODS GROUP acquired by BAIN CAPITAL
Context
Bain Capital Private Equity has agreed to acquire Valeo Foods Group from CapVest Partners. This acquisition marks the exit of CapVest, which created Valeo in 2010 and grew it from EUR200m to EUR1.1bn in sales through a buy-and-build strategy. Bain Capital intends to support Valeo's management team in continuing this consolidation strategy through further organic growth and M&A across Europe.
VALEO FOODS GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x, representing a discount to the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (11.0x).
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Target
Valeo Foods Group is a fast-growing international food group with annual revenues exceeding EUR1.5 billion. It owns a portfolio of over 80 brands, including Balconi, Rowse Honey, Barratt, and Jacob's. The group employs over 4,500 people across 30 manufacturing facilities in the UK, Europe, and North America. Valeo Foods is owned by the global private equity firm Bain Capital.
Ent. Value
€1–10bn
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
1x–3x
EV / EBITDA
10x–18x
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
Other operations with VALEO FOODS GROUP
Other operations with VALEO FOODS GROUP
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/2026 | VALEO FOODS GROUP | PRESTIGE-96 | BULGARIA | Bakery / Pastry |
| 05/2025 | VALEO FOODS GROUP | FREDDI DOLCIARIA | ITALY | Food Products |
| 09/2024 | VALEO FOODS GROUP | I.D.C. HOLDING | SLOVAKIA | Food Products |
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Valuation range: EV €1–10bn
Revenue range: €1–10bn
EBITDA range: €100–200M
EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x
EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x
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Target: valeo foods group
Acquirer: bain capital