Consolidation • Food

Exponent Private Equity Acquires Vibrant Foods

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

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

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M&A Deal Summary

Date November 26, 2019
Target Vibrant Foods
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Exponent Private Equity
Deal Type Consolidation

Target Company

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 Overview 1

Buyer

Exponent Private Equity

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 3.8B 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 Context for Buyer #
Overall 34 of 44
Sector: Food 3 of 5
Type: Consolidation 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom 30 of 36
Year: 2019 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-23 Isio

London, United Kingdom

Isio Group is an independent pensions advice and wealth management specialist that combines actuarial expertise, third-party administration, investment consulting, and DC specialism. Isio was formed in 2019 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-01 PROPER SNACKS

Nuneaton, United Kingdom

PROPER SNACKS is a snack company known for its bold, better-for-you snacks. PROPER SNACKS is based in Nuneaton, United Kingdom.

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