M&A Deal Summary

Findus Acquires La Cocinera

On January 8, 2015, Findus acquired food company La Cocinera from Nestlé

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Findus’ 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Findus’ 1st transaction in Switzerland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-01-08
Target La Cocinera
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Findus
Sellers(s) Nestlé
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

La Cocinera

Vevey, Switzerland
La Cocinera provides frozen foods.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Findus

London, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1945
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

Findus is a frozen food group and one of Europe’s overall food manufacturers. Through its Young's and Findus brands, category leaders within the Nordic region, and France, the Group's portfolio of brands is unmatched in its strength and awareness with consumers in its core markets. Findus was founded in 1945 and is based in London, United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Food M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Switzerland M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2015 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-13 Findus Sverige AB

Bjuv, Sweden

Findus Sverige AB is a processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables.

Sell $500M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Nestlé

Vevey, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 1866
Sector Food
Employees251,786
Revenue 91.7B CHF (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Nestlé is a large food, beverage, and consumer products company. The Company has more than 2000 brands in its portfolio and operates globally. Nestlé was established in 1866 and is based in Vevey, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 20
Sector: Food M&A 6 of 11
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Switzerland M&A 1 of 4
Year: 2015 M&A 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-01-01 Alete

Frankfurt, Germany

Alete products for healthy nutrition and development of babies and toddlers are marketed under the brand name.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-03-12 Nestlé South Africa s Ice Cream

Bryanston, United Kingdom

Nestlé South Africa's Ice Cream manufactures Ice Cream.

Sell -