M&A Deal Summary

Sofina Foods Acquires Lilydale

On February 18, 2010, Sofina Foods acquired food company Lilydale for 130M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sofina Foods’ 2nd transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Sofina Foods’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Sofina Foods’ 2nd transaction in Canada.
  • This is Sofina Foods’ 1st transaction in Alberta.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2010-02-18
Target Lilydale
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Sofina Foods
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 130M USD

Target

Lilydale

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Lilydale Inc. is a manufacturer of poultry products including fresh chicken and turkey, premium deli and prepared chicken and turkey products. Established in 1940 as the "Alberta Poultry Producers Ltd.", products are marketed under the Lilydale brand and distributed across Canada at major retailers.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Sofina Foods

Markham, Ontario, Canada
Category Company
Founded 1931
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

Sofina Foods Inc. produces and sells processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers in Canada and the United States.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 7
Sector (Food) 2 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 6
State (Alberta) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 2 of 5
Year (2010) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-10-18 Fletcher’s Fine Foods Of Canada

Ontario, Canada

Fletcher’s Fine Foods Of Canada is dedicated to producing the highest quality products from the finest ingredients to ensure the customers’ satisfaction.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-03-23 Santa Maria Foods ULC

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Santa Maria Foods ULC is a specialty Italian-style deli meat and imported grocery products, with the deli meats sold under the San Daniele and Mastro brands.

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