M&A Deal Summary

Bell Food Group Acquires ARYZTA - Sandwich Production Business

On March 30, 2021, Bell Food Group acquired food company ARYZTA - Sandwich Production Business from Aryzta

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bell Food Group’s 5th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Bell Food Group’s 3rd transaction in Switzerland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-03-30
Target ARYZTA - Sandwich Production Business
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Bell Food Group
Sellers(s) Aryzta
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

ARYZTA - Sandwich Production Business

Schlieren, Switzerland
ARYZTA's Sandwich Production Business is a provider of ultra-fresh sandwiches in Schlieren, Switzerland.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Bell Food Group

Basel, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 1869
Sector Food
Employees8,451
Revenue 4.7B CHF (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Bell Food Group is a meat processor that offers product ranges from meat, poultry, and charcuterie to seafood and ultra-fresh, fresh, and non-perishable convenience products such as salads, sandwiches, ready meals, pasta, soup, and condiments. Bell Food Group was founded in 1869 and is based in Basel, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector: Food M&A 5 of 5
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Switzerland M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-15 Hügli Holding AG

Steinach, Switzerland

Hügli Holding AG is an international food company that specializes in the production and distribution of soups, sauces, bouillons, seasonings, antipasti, desserts and ready to serve meals. Hügli was formed in 1935 and is based in Steinach, Switzerland.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Aryzta

Schlieren, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 1897
Sector Food
Employees7,654
Revenue 2.2B EUR (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Aryzta provides a range of baked sweet and savory goods comprising breads, buns and rolls, muffins, frozen cookie dough, laminated dough, donuts, continental pastries, sweet and savory reception goods, and various savory pizzas and tarts, as well as a range of specialty bakery products. Aryzta was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Schlieren, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector: Food M&A 5 of 5
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 5 of 5
Country: Switzerland M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2021 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-12 Aspire Bakeries

Los Angeles, California, United States

Aspire Bakeries provides breads, sweet and savory baked goods, and snacks to leading customers in the quick-service restaurant, foodservice, and retail markets across the U.S. and Canada. Aspire Bakeries was founded in 2001 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

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