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Erhvervsinvest Acquires European Freeze Dry

On August 26, 2015, private equity firm Erhvervsinvest acquired food company European Freeze Dry from DLG Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Erhvervsinvest’s 3rd transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Erhvervsinvest’s 22nd transaction in Denmark.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-08-26
Target European Freeze Dry
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Erhvervsinvest
Sellers(s) DLG Group
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

European Freeze Dry

Kirke Hyllinge, Denmark
European Freeze Dry is a supplier of freeze-dried products and services with factories in Denmark and England. European Freeze Dry freeze-dries a variety of products for several industries, including bacterial cultures for companies such as Chr. Hansen., freeze-dried ready meals under own brand and ingredients for leading international food companies. European Freeze Dry is based in Kirke Hyllinge, Denmark.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Erhvervsinvest

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 5.1B DKK
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Erhvervsinvest is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing companies lower middle-market (DKK 50 to DKK 500 million in annual revenues) in Denmark. Erhvervsinvest does not have a specific sector focus but primarily seeks companies operating in the manufacturing and service industries. Erhvervsinvest was formed in 2004 and is based in Charlottenlund, Denmark.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 22 of 36
Sector: Food M&A 3 of 4
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 6
Country: Denmark M&A 22 of 35
Year: 2015 M&A 5 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-26 Samsø Syltefabrik

Samsø, Denmark

Samsø Syltefabrik is a food manufacturer with a strong heritage. In addition to the classic preserves and pickled goods, the company produces other kinds of condiments such as ketchup, relish, and chutney. Samsø Syltefabrik was founded in 1887 and is based in Samso, Denmark.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-10-27 Premier Is - Mejerigaarden A/S

Thisted, Denmark

Premier Is - Mejerigaarden A/S production, sale and distribution of Ice cream products for the Danish market.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

DLG Group

Copenhagen, Denmark
Category Company
Founded 1969
Sector Agriculture
DESCRIPTION

DLG Group is one of the largest farm-supply companies in Europe and is owned by Danish farmers. DLG Group handles the production, distribution, and sale of products. The product range includes vegetables, berries, pulses, and grains.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector: Food M&A 2 of 2
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 3
Country: Denmark M&A 2 of 3
Year: 2015 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-26 Samsø Syltefabrik

Samsø, Denmark

Samsø Syltefabrik is a food manufacturer with a strong heritage. In addition to the classic preserves and pickled goods, the company produces other kinds of condiments such as ketchup, relish, and chutney. Samsø Syltefabrik was founded in 1887 and is based in Samso, Denmark.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-11-01 GASA Group

Odense SV, Denmark

GASA Group is a distributor of potted plants and floral concepts in Europe from plant seed to end product at the consumer. GASA GROUP is the perfect partner for a long-term relationship, providing a high level of service, reasonable prices, and even day to day delivery (in most parts of Europe). GASA Group is based in Odense SV, Denmark.

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