M&A Deal Summary

Calbee Acquires Seabrook Crisps

On October 3, 2018, Calbee acquired food company Seabrook Crisps from LDC

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Calbee’s 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Calbee’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-10-03
Target Seabrook Crisps
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Calbee
Sellers(s) LDC
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Seabrook Crisps

Bradford, United Kingdom
Seabrook Crisps Ltd. produces a range of crinkle cut, straight cut and lattice crisps, as well as low-calorie snacks, from its headquarters in Bradford. Today it produces more than 250 million bags of crisps a year, which are enjoyed by consumers worldwide having successfully entered new markets including the United Arab Emirates, China, France, Spain and Australia.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Calbee

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 2014
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

Calbee (UK) Ltd. is a small snack-manufacturing company with very big ambition. Company have a very clear vision and mission as well as a clear set of values which are built into the fabric of everything we do, every single day.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Food M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2018 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

LDC

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1981
PE ASSETS 3.9B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

LDC is the private equity and investment arm of Lloyds Banking Group. LDC invests in mid-market companies throughout the UK. LDC seeks high growth businesses with at least two years of profitability (greater than £1 million). The Firm looks to commit £2 to £100 million in companies generating at least £5 million in revenue. Areas of interest include cleantech/environmental, construction/property, financial services, healthcare, industrials, retail/consumer, support services, TMT and travel/leisure. Prospective transaction types includes acquisition financings, development capital, equity release, MBOs, MBIs, mergers, private placements, and secondary buy-outs. LDC was formed in 1981 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 131 of 210
Sector: Food M&A 3 of 7
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 66 of 97
Country: United Kingdom M&A 126 of 204
Year: 2018 M&A 10 of 13
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-09-20 SMH Fleet Solutions

Worcester, United Kingdom

SMH Fleet Solutions is a provider of fleet management services including delivery, preparation, refurbishment, and remarketing of vehicles to a broad range of blue chip automotive manufacturers, rental and leasing specialists. SMH Fleet Solutions was founded in 2003 and is based in Worcester, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-15 NEC Group

Birmingham, United Kingdom

NEC Group is a live entertainment business operating exhibitions, conferences, music, sports, family entertainment and hospitality. NEC Group was founded in 1976 and is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Sell -