M&A Deal Summary

CapVest Acquires Natra

On July 15, 2022, private equity firm CapVest acquired food company Natra from Investindustrial

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is CapVest’s 9th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is CapVest’s 1st transaction in Spain.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-07-15
Target Natra
Sector Food
Buyer(s) CapVest
Sellers(s) Investindustrial
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Natra

Madrid, Spain
Natra is a Spanish multinational company specializing in producing chocolate products for the private label brand and other food companies, as well as in cocoa derivatives. The company’s consumer goods division is responsible for the manufacturing of chocolate tablets, countlines, spreads and Belgian chocolates and specialties, which are commercialized mainly in Europe, with Germany, France, Belgium, Holland, Spain and United Kingdom as main markets. Natra was founded in 1943 and is based in Madrid, Spain.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

CapVest

London, United Kingdom
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 4.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

CapVest is a UK-based private equity firm that targets investments in mid-market businesses across Europe. CapVest focuses on profitable companies with growth potential and strong management. Specific areas of interest include food/beverages (especially frozen food sector), healthcare, real estate, retail, media, hotel/leisure, and telecommunication services. CapVest is affiliated with junior capital investor, MezzVest. CapVest was formed in 1999 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 23
Sector (Food) 9 of 9
Type (Secondary Buyout) 13 of 15
Country (Spain) 1 of 1
Year (2022) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-26 Second Nature Brands

Madison Heights, Michigan, United States

Second Nature Brands is a creator of snacks and treats that make lives better, naturally. By investing in new product development, thoughtful ingredient sourcing, and innovative business processes, Second Nature Brands is reimagining premium and better-for-you snacks and treats. Under its growing family of brands, Kar's Nuts, Second Nature Snacks, and Sanders Chocolates, Second Nature Brands has an extensive distribution network across the United States and a growing direct-to-consumer eCommerce presence. Second Nature Brands is based in Madison Heights, Michigan.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-12-23 Calyx

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Calyx is a provider of mission-critical software and tech-enabled services to the fast-growing clinical research market. The business is structured around three key specialist areas comprising Medical Imaging (MI), tech-enabled Interactive Response Technology (IRT), and Enterprise Technologies (Clinical Trial Management System, Regulatory Information Management software, and Electronic Data Capture software). Calyx is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Investindustrial

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1990
PE ASSETS 11.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Investindustrial is an investment firm focused on creating global leaders through organic growth and acquisitions. The Firm is operationally driven and seeks opportunities in Southern Europe. Areas of interest include services, consumer, retail, leisure, and industrial manufacturing. Investindustrial has offices in London, Luxembourg, Milan, Lugano, Barcelona, Shanghai, and New York.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 33 of 34
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 6 of 6
Country (Spain) 13 of 13
Year (2022) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-18 Neolith

Almazora, Spain

Neolith is an innovative architectural surface with superior technical characteristics, made from 100% natural raw materials. The company is quality, versatile, durability, and sustainable, but also class, elegance style, and subtlety; created to satisfy the most demanding needs of the world of architecture and interior design through its different collections, suitable for any type of application such as kitchen worktops, bathrooms, facades flooring, and even furniture. Neolith was founded in 2009 and is based in Almazora, Spain.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-08-11 Parker Food Group

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Parker Food Group is a manufacturer of custom specialty ingredients used by a wide array of well-known food & beverage companies. Parker’s product offerings include toppings, inclusions, grinds, flavor bases, icings, swirls, and other innovative items. It has built a strong and loyal following thanks to its proven R&D team, flexibility, and capabilities to quickly deliver unique offerings using clean-label, natural, and organic ingredients. Parker Food Group was formed in 1926 and is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

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