M&A Deal Summary

Exponent Private Equity Acquires Vibrant Foods

On November 26, 2019, private equity firm Exponent Private Equity acquired food company Vibrant Foods

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Exponent Private Equity’s 3rd transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Exponent Private Equity’s 30th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-11-26
Target Vibrant Foods
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Exponent Private Equity
Deal Type Consolidation

Target

Vibrant Foods

Watford, United Kingdom
Vibrant Foods is a producer and distributor of South Asian ethnic foods in the UK and across continental Europe. The business produces a range of pulses, spices, flours, and other Indian food ingredients which are sold under the Vibrant Food brand primarily through independent ethnic stores as well as the supermarket channel. Vibrant Foods is based in Watford, United Kingdom.

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Buyer

Exponent Private Equity

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 2.9B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Exponent is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle-market businesses located in the UK and broader Europe. Exponent targets opportunities in the media, business and financial services, healthcare, consumer, and leisure sectors. The Firm seeks to invest in businesses valued from £150 to £500 million. Exponent has a particular interest in businesses that are prominent in their respective markets, but may benefit from or need operational improvement. Exponent Private Equity was formed in 2004 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 34 of 38
Sector (Food) 3 of 4
Type (Consolidation) 1 of 1
Country (United Kingdom) 30 of 32
Year (2019) 2 of 2
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