VIVERA has been 100% owned by JBS S.A. since April 2021.

At what enterprise value was VIVERA acquired in 2021?

During the acquisition of VIVERA by JBS S.A. in 2021, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR.

When was VIVERA acquired by JBS S.A.?

VIVERA was acquired by JBS S.A. in 2021.

What was the revenue of VIVERA at the time of the deal?

The revenue of VIVERA at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M EUR.

How is the data for the VIVERA acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the VIVERA deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://www.beefmagazine.com/farm-business-management/jbs-to-acquire-plant-based-food-producer-vivera

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the AgriFood sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the AgriFood sector in 2026 is 11.0x.

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04/2021

VIVERA acquired by JBS S.A.

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

Context

JBS S.A. has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Vivera from the private equity firm Gilde Buy Out Partners. This transaction represents a major strategic milestone for JBS, granting it an immediate, scalable industrial platform in the European plant-based market. Unlike a simple bolt-on, JBS intends to operate Vivera as a standalone business unit, leveraging its specialized R&D capabilities and brand strength while providing it with JBS's massive global distribution network to accelerate growth. This acquisition allows the world's largest meatpacker to credibly compete in the high-growth alternative protein sector, directly challenging incumbents like Beyond Meat and Nestle in the European retail landscape.

VIVERA, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (11.0x).

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Target

Headquartered in the Netherlands, Vivera is Europe's third-largest producer of plant-based food products. The company offers a wide range of meat substitutes (including the popular "veggie steak") and vegetarian meal components. It operates three production facilities and an R&D center in the Netherlands, distributing its products to retailers in over 25 European countries.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

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