M&A Deal Summary

Whitworths Acquires KTC

On April 1, 2025, Whitworths acquired food company KTC from Endless

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Whitworths’ 2nd transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Whitworths’ 2nd transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-04-01
Target KTC
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Whitworths
Sellers(s) Endless
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

KTC

Wednesbury, United Kingdom
KTC is a provider of edible oil, supplying over 250 million liters a year to manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers across the UK and globally. KTC was founded in 1972 and is based in Wednesbury, England.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Whitworths

Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1886
Sector Food
Revenue 157M GBP (2013)
DESCRIPTION

Whitworths Ltd. is a provider of dried fruits, nuts and seeds within the culinary ingredients and snacking sector. Whitworths was founded in 1886 and is based in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Food M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-09-05 Carr s Flour Mills

Carlisle, United Kingdom

Carr's Flour Mills Ltd. engages in milling wheat to produce flours for homes, independent bakers, retail multiples, and major food retailers.

Buy £25M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Endless

Leeds, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 1.5B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Endless LLP is an independent private equity firm that targets management buyouts and turnaround investment opportunities in a variety of industries. Endless invests in UK based companies with generating sales of £10 to £1000 million. Endless can commit up to £80 million for each transaction in the form of equity and/or debt. Endless will not invest in startups or companies with less than £10 million of sales. Endless was formed in 2005 and has offices in Leeds, Manchester and Solihull.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 53 of 53
Sector: Food M&A 4 of 4
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 32 of 32
Country: United Kingdom M&A 51 of 51
Year: 2025 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-03-21 Edbro

Bolton, United Kingdom

Edbro is a manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and systems used on tipper trucks & trailers and heavy-duty mining equipment. Trading from a well invested 14-acre manufacturing site in Bolton, Edbro is a worldwide exporter of On-Road and Off-Road products, selling directly to over 250 bodybuilders and OEMs. Edbro was founded in 1909 and is based in Bolton, England.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-06-02 Ecobat - European Battery Distribution Busines

Derby, United Kingdom

Ecobat's European Battery Distribution Business supplies a comprehensive range of batteries for various applications, including automotive, commercial vehicles, marine, leisure, and industrial uses. Ecobat's European Battery Distribution Business is based in Derby, United Kingdom.

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