M&A Deal Summary

Ecotone Acquires France Alter Eco - SA

On January 1, 2013, Ecotone acquired food company France Alter Eco - SA

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ecotone’s 4th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Ecotone’s 1st transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2013-01-01
Target France Alter Eco - SA
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Ecotone
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

France Alter Eco - SA

Paris, France
France Alter Eco has been a pioneer brand of fair-trade and organic food in France. Its products such as chocolate, coffee, tea and juices are marketed in the grocery, independent stores and out-of-home channels. It has developed strong partnerships with farmers' cooperatives, based on fair trade and respect for human rights and environment.

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Buyer

Ecotone

Saint Genis Laval, France

Category Company
Founded 1765
Sector Food
Revenue 628M EUR (2018)
DESCRIPTION

Ecotone is a multinational food company focused on providing sustainable and organic food to people with operations in Europe and North America. Ecotone was formed in 1765 and is based in Saint Genis Laval, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 10
Sector: Food M&A 4 of 8
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 5 of 9
Country: France M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2013 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-07-23 Favory Convenience Food Group BV

Deurne, Netherlands

Favory Convenience Food Group is the largest producer of private label frozen (ethnic) meat snacks (kroketten, hamburgers, frikandellen) in the Benelux. The company has production facilities in Bocholt (B) and Deurne (NL).

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-04-16 GoodLife Foods

Breda, Netherlands

GoodLife Foods is a manufacturer of frozen snacks and meal components such as spring rolls, appetisers, burgers as well as cheese and vegetable bites. GoodLife Foods is based in Breda, Netherlands.

Sell £68M