Findus - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Findus M&A Summary

Findus has acquired 1 company of its own. It has also divested 1 asset.

It’s largest disclosed sale occurred in 2015, when it sold Findus Sverige AB to Nomad Foods for $500M. The Company’s most targeted sectors include food (100%).

Findus Ownership

Who owns Findus?

Findus is owned by Lion Capital and Stockwell Capital. It was acquired on July 23, 2008.

Is Findus PE-backed?

Yes. Findus is owned by private equity investors Lion Capital and Stockwell Capital.

Was Findus formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Findus was formerly owned by 3 private investors.

Findus Business Overview

Where is Findus headquartered?

Findus is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

What sector is Findus in?

Findus is a food company.

When was Findus founded?

Findus was founded in 1945.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity2
    • M&A Buy Activity1
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 1
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 2
  • M&A Advisors 2

Findus(FoodVest)

Findus Group Ltd.

350 Euston Road,
London,
United Kingdom,

Findus is a frozen food group and one of Europe’s overall food manufacturers. Through its Young's and Findus brands, category leaders within the UK, the Nordic region, and France, the Group's portfolio of leading brands is unmatched in its strength and awareness with consumers in its core markets. Findus was founded in 1945 and is based in London, United Kingdom.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 1 - - - - - 1
Sell (0.0/yr) # 1 - - - - - 1
vol $500M $500M
  2

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Findus Sverige AB 2015-08-13 500M USD Divestiture
Bjuv, Sweden · www.findus.se
La Cocinera 2015-01-08 - Add-on Acquisition
Vevey, Switzerland
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M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Food 1 (100%) - 1 (100%) 500M (100%)
Total 1 - 1 $500M

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
Sweden - - 1 500M
Switzerland 1 - - -
Domestic - - - -
Cross-border 1 (100%) - 1 (100%) 500M (100%)
Total 1 - 1 $500M

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
Centerview Partners
1
Legal Deals
Latham & Watkins
1

Deal Values

sell # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $500M
TOTAL $500M
Largest Findus Sverige AB
$500M (2015-08-13)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)
100%
1 (100%)
Divested to
Strategic(s)
100%
1 (100%)

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