M&A Deal Summary

Emmi Acquires J.L. Freeman - Cheese Business

On January 12, 2015, Emmi acquired food company J.L. Freeman - Cheese Business from J.L. Freeman S.E.C.

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Emmi’s 5th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Emmi’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Emmi’s 1st transaction in Quebec.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-01-12
Target J.L. Freeman - Cheese Business
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Emmi
Sellers(s) J.L. Freeman S.E.C.
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

J.L. Freeman - Cheese Business

Boucherville, Quebec, Canada
J.L. Freeman - Cheese Business is a cheese importer and producer.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Emmi

Lucerne, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 1993
Sector Food
Employees9,977
Revenue 4.2B CHF (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Emmi is a producer and marketer of dairy and fresh products and focuses on the development, production and marketing of a full range of dairy and fresh products. Emmi was incorporated in 1993 and is based in Lucerne, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 10
Sector (Food) 5 of 9
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Quebec) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2015) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-12-23 Emmi Fondue AG

Langnau im Emmental, Switzerland

Emmi Fondue AG is a milk processor that offers full range of dairy and fresh products.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-21 Gläserne Molkerei

Münchehofe, Germany

Gläserne Molkerei GmbH is an organic milk processor, with a premium range of milk, cheese and other dairy products.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

J.L. Freeman S.E.C.

Boucherville, Quebec, Canada

Category Company
Founded 1928
Sector Distribution
DESCRIPTION

J.L. Freeman S.E.C. is an importer and trader of foods, alcoholic beverages and health and beauty products


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Quebec) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2015) 1 of 1