Investment Summary

The Kraft Heinz Co. Invests In Just Spices

On December 10, 2021, The Kraft Heinz Co. invested in food company Just Spices from BWK

Investment Highlights
  • This is The Kraft Heinz Co.’s 3rd transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is The Kraft Heinz Co.’s 1st transaction in Germany.

Investment Summary

Date 2021-12-10
Target Just Spices
Sector Food
Investor(s) The Kraft Heinz Co.
Sellers(s) BWK
Deal Type Stake Purchase

Target

Just Spices

Düsseldorf, Germany
Just Spices is a manufacturer and producer of spice blends and pure spices for the household sector. Just Spices sells its broad portfolio of over 200 different products through its own online shop, the food retail trade, and corporate customers. Just Spices was founded in 2014 and is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

The Kraft Heinz Co.

Northfield, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Sector Food
Employees22,500
Revenue 18.2B USD (2013)
DESCRIPTION

The Kraft Heinz Co. is a food and beverage conglomerate with a portfolio of brands spanning beverages, cheese, refrigerated meals and other categories. Kraft Foods Group was formed in 2012 as a spin-off from Mondelez International. The Company is based in Northfield, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Food M&A 3 of 3
Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Germany M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2021 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-23 Hemmer

Blumenau, Brazil

Hemmer is a producer and seller of several types of picked and preserved food, condiments, olive oil, and beverages. The company’s longevity, unusual for the Brazilian landscape, and solidity are a consequence of the quality of the products offered to consumers and the commitment and dedication put into the work. Hemmer was formed in 1915 and is based in Blumenau, Brazil.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

BWK

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1990
PE ASSETS 300M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

BWK GMBH is a private equity firm focused on lower middle-market acquisitions and investments. The Firm looks to invest €5 to€30 million in companies with at least €10 to million €100 in revenue. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, growth capital financings, and recapitalizations. BWK does not have any sector preferences, however, the Firm will not consider venture investments or turnaround situations. BWK GMBH is based in Stuttgart, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector: Food M&A 1 of 1
Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals 2 of 3
Country: Germany M&A 2 of 4
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-08-03 FOLBB

Baiersbronn, Germany

FOLBB is a manufacturer of virgin fiber cartonboard. A high-end packaging material unmatched in terms of quality and sustainability, manufactured with passion and technical craftmanship at our plants in Eerbeek (NL) and Baiersbronn (GER). FOLBB is based in Baiersbronn, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-31 KRUG Holzsystembinder

Stadtlauringen, Germany

KRUG Holzsystembinder started as a carpentry business and developed into providers of roof structures using nail plate construction. KRUG Holzsystembinder was founded in 1949 and is based in Stadtlauringen, Germany.

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