M&A Deal Summary

National Pecan Acquires Kettle

On February 25, 2010, National Pecan acquired food company Kettle from Lion Capital for 615M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is National Pecan’s 2nd transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is National Pecan’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is National Pecan’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is National Pecan’s 1st transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2010-02-25
Target Kettle
Sector Food
Buyer(s) National Pecan
Sellers(s) Lion Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 615M USD

Target

Kettle

New York, New York, United States
Kettle is a maker of premium potato chips. Kettle was founded in 1978 and is based in New York.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

National Pecan

San Francisco, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1912
Sector Food
Employees1,696
Revenue 864M USD (2015)
DESCRIPTION

National Pecan provides both in-shell and shelled pecans and pecan-based products around the world. National Pecan was founded in 1912 and is based in Stockton, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Food) 2 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (New York) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2010) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-08-13 General Mills - Pop Secret Popcorn Business

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Pop Secret is a brand in the microwave popcorn category and commands a 25 percent share in U.S. grocery stores. Pop Secret is available in a variety of traditional flavors, as well as a rapidly growing 'better-for-you' product offering featuring 100-calorie packs.

Buy $190M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-02-04 Yellow Chips B.V.

Emmeloord, Netherlands

Yellow Chips B.V. is a producer of high-quality vegetable and organic potato chips under private label snacks and its own premium brands, including Go Pure.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Lion Capital

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 4.3B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Lion Capital LLP is a specialist private equity firm focused on consumer-oriented opportunities throughout Europe and North America. Specific areas of interest include apparel, accessories, luxury goods, food, and specialty retail. Lion Capital LLP was formed in 2004 and is based in London. The Firm has an additional office in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 23
Sector (Food) 2 of 6
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 12
State (New York) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 7
Year (2010) 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-12-10 Russian Alcohol

Moscow, Russia

Russian Alcohol is a producer of vodka and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages. Russian Alcohol was founded in 2003 and is based in Moscow, Russia.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-06-02 Authentic Brands Group

New York, New York, United States

Authentic Brands Group is a brand development company which owns a major global portfolio of iconic fashion, sports and entertainment brands. ABG's mission is to acquire, manage and build long-term value of consumer brands through partnering with best-in-class licensees and retailers. Authentic Brands Group is based in New York City.

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