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Equistone Acquires Bénédicta S.A.

On December 29, 2000, private equity firm Equistone acquired food company Bénédicta S.A.

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Equistone’s 2nd transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Equistone’s 11th transaction in France.
Investment Fate
  • Bénédicta S.A. was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2005.
  • Bénédicta S.A. was sold to a strategic buyer in 2008.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2000-12-29
Target Bénédicta S.A.
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Equistone
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Bénédicta S.A.

Seclin, France
Benedicta is a French supplier of mayonnaise and cold sauces. It is the No. 2 brand in France and supplies the private label market in France and the UK.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Equistone

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 9.6B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Equistone is a private equity firm that invests in small to mid-sized companies valued from €50 to €500 million. Equistone targets companies operating in the fields of services, healthcare, financial services, and consumer/travel. The Firm looks to invest €25 to €200 million in a variety of transactions, including buyouts, growth capital financings, recapitalizations, and take privates. Equistone was formed in 1997 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 41 of 252
Sector: Food M&A 2 of 8
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 34 of 131
Country: France M&A 11 of 72
Year: 2000 M&A 17 of 18
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-12-22 Warner Howard Group

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Warner Howard Group Ltd. includes washroom services, laundry services, and environmental services.

Buy £57M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-12-30 Hobbs

London, United Kingdom

Hobbs Ltd. is a contemporary fashion designer and retailer of women’s apparel, shoes and accessories, operating at the premium end of the UK market. Hobbs Ltd. was established in 1981 and is based in London, UK.

Buy £30M
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