At what enterprise value was VIVERA acquired in 2021?

During the acquisition of VIVERA by JBS S.A. in 2021, 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 10.8x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of VIVERA when it was acquired by JBS S.A.?

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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?

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What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization. EV includes in its calculation the market capitalization of a company but also short-term and long-term debt as well as any cash on the company's balance sheet.

What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

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

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04/2021

VIVERA acquired by JBS S.A.

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

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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 LOGIN in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (10.8x).

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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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