M&A Deal Summary

Regal Confections Acquires Kisko

On January 6, 2022, Regal Confections acquired food company Kisko

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Regal Confections’ 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Regal Confections’ 2nd transaction in Canada.
  • This is Regal Confections’ 1st transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-01-06
Target Kisko
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Regal Confections
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Kisko

Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
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Kisko is a freeze pop manufacturer that sells through all major distribution channels including clubs, groceries, drugstores, mass merchants, convenience stores, and dollar stores. Kisko is based in Woodbridge, Ontario.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Regal Confections

Laval, Quebec, Canada

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Category Company
Founded 1962
Sector Distribution
DESCRIPTION

Regal Confections is a distributor of confectioneries with over five decades of confectionery market leadership. the company manufactures peanut-free and nut-free chocolate products in Quebec under the "Jean-Talon" (CJT) brand (as well as private label and licensed products in Canada and the US). It distributes fine imported and domestic gourmet foods under the "Euro-Excellence" (EEX) brand and it creates gift baskets for leading retailers under the "Sweet Expressions" brand. During peak periods, the company employs more than 300 people at 6 locations. Regal sells through all major distribution channels in Canada (including club, grocery, drugstores, mass merchants, convenience stores, dollar stores, and specialty independent stores). Regal Confections was formed in 1962 and is based in Laval, Quebec.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
State (Ontario) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 2 of 2
Year (2022) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-03 Tosuta International

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

Tosuta International is an importer and distributor of gummies, sours, hard and soft candies, throat lozenges, and chocolate. The company is involved in the gas & convenience channel, and represents its own brands, Koala and Livewires, and highly recognized and coveted brands including Bentasil, Hi-Chew, Red Band, and Violet Crumble. The Company sells through a variety of channels in Canada including wholesale, gas & convenience, drugstores, club, and grocery. Tosuta International is based in Langley, British Columbia.

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