M&A Deal Summary

Saputo Acquires Woolwich Dairy

On October 5, 2015, Saputo acquired food company Woolwich Dairy for 80M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Saputo’s 12th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Saputo’s 8th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Saputo’s 7th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Saputo’s 2nd transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-10-05
Target Woolwich Dairy
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Saputo
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 80M USD

Target

Woolwich Dairy

Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
Woolwich Dairy produces, distributes, markets and sells goat cheese in Canada and the USA. Woolwich operations are comprised of three manufacturing facilities (in Québec and in Ontario, Canada; and in Wisconsin, USA), as well as a distribution centre (in Ontario, Canada). Woolwich is a leading manufacturer of branded and private label goat cheese for the North American market. Its brands include Woolwich Dairy, Chevrai and Wholesome Goat.

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Buyer

Saputo

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Category Company
Founded 1954
Sector Food
Employees19,200
Revenue 17.8B CAD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Saputo is a producer, marketer and distributor of a wide array of products including cheese, fluid milk, yogurt, dairy ingredients and snack-cakes. Saputo was incorporated in 1954 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 17
Sector (Food) 12 of 17
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 10 of 14
State (Ontario) 2 of 2
Country (Canada) 7 of 7
Year (2015) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 8 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-01-17 Saputo Dairy Australia Pty

Allansford, Australia

Saputo Dairy Australia Pty Ltd. produces, markets and distributes a wide range of high-quality dairy products for the domestic and international markets. The company's products are sold in several countries under well-known brand names such as Caboolture, COON, Cracker Barrel*, Devondale, Great Ocean Road, King Island Dairy, Liddells, Mersey Valley, MG Ingredients, Mil Lel, Sungold, South Cape, and Tasmanian Heritage.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-31 Southeast Milk - Extended Shelf-Life Business

Plant City, Florida, United States

Southeast Milk, Inc. - Extended Shelf-Life Business engages in dairy product activities & processing activities are conducted at one manufacturing facility located in Plant City, Florida (USA). The business employs approximately 66 people.

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