M&A Deal Summary

Champlain Financial Acquires Bad Monkey Popcorn

On November 13, 2020, private equity firm Champlain Financial acquired food company Bad Monkey Popcorn

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Champlain Financial’s 4th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Champlain Financial’s 14th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Champlain Financial’s 13th transaction in Quebec.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-11-13
Target Bad Monkey Popcorn
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Champlain Financial
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Bad Monkey Popcorn

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Bad Monkey Popcorn is a maker of ready-to-eat popcorn and other confectionery items. Bad Monkey popcorn products are all delicious, locally-sourced, vegan, dairy-free, kosher, peanut-free, zero-trans fat, a great source of fiber, and fun for the whole family. Bad Monkey Popcorn is based in Montreal, Quebec.

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DESCRIPTION

Champlain Financial Corporation is a private equity firm focused on acquiring lower middle-market, profitable ($3 to $20 million of EBITDA) companies throughout Canada. Champlain typically targets businesses with a history of sales growth and clearly differentiated products/services. Broad areas of interest include consumer, retail, distribution, healthcare, and niche manufacturing. Champlain Financial Corporation was established in 2004 and is headquartered in Montreal.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 15 of 20
Sector: Food M&A 4 of 6
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 12 of 14
State: Quebec M&A 13 of 17
Country: Canada M&A 14 of 19
Year: 2020 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-06-04 Dumas

Quebec, Quebec, Canada

Dumas is involved in the production, distribution, and marketing of puff pastries, croissants, and vol-au-vents. The Company sells its products under the “Dumas” brand and through private label brands of large Canadian grocery chains and secondary food processors. With more than 60 people employed in its state-of-the-art facility, Dumas has forged partnerships with leading retailers across Canada and abroad, ensuring the company is well-positioned for continued growth and prosperity. Dumas was founded in 1992 and is based in Quebec.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-22 Dumas

Quebec, Quebec, Canada

Dumas is involved in the production, distribution, and marketing of puff pastries, croissants, and vol-au-vents. The Company sells its products under the “Dumas” brand and through private label brands of large Canadian grocery chains and secondary food processors. With more than 60 people employed in its state-of-the-art facility, Dumas has forged partnerships with leading retailers across Canada and abroad, ensuring the company is well-positioned for continued growth and prosperity. Dumas was founded in 1992 and is based in Quebec.

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