VALEO FOODS GROUP
Acquired by
BAIN CAPITAL
VALEO FOODS GROUP acquired by BAIN CAPITAL
Target
VALEO FOODS GROUP
Acquirer
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 LOGIN in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a level LOGIN the 10.1x average currently observed in the AgriFood sector.
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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.
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Other operations with VALEO FOODS GROUP
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
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| 05/2025 | VALEO FOODS GROUP | FREDDI DOLCIARIA | ITALY | Food Products | Valeo Foods Group has acquired Freddi Dolciaria S.p.A. from the founding Freddi family. Financial terms were not disclosed. This acquisition further strengthens Valeo's "Sweet Treats" platform in Italy, complementing its major Balconi subsidiary. The deal adds a flexible, well-invested manufacturing facility in Northern Italy and a portfolio of trusted sponge cake products. It also allows Valeo to leverage Freddi's capabilities to expand its range of licensed global brands and "free-from" snacking options. |
| 09/2024 | VALEO FOODS GROUP | I.D.C. HOLDING | SLOVAKIA | Food Products | Valeo Foods Group has agreed to acquire I.D.C. Holding, a major Central European confectionery producer, from its owner Pavol Jakubec. This "transformative" acquisition establishes a strategic cornerstone for Valeo in Eastern Europe, complementing its existing CandyPlus operations in the Czech Republic and Balconi in Italy. The deal adds a portfolio of heritage brands with strong consumer loyalty in the region. |
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