M&A Deal Summary

Yildiz Holding A.S. Acquires Godiva

On December 20, 2007, Yildiz Holding A.S. acquired food company Godiva from Campbell s for 850M USD

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

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2007-12-20
Target Godiva
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Yildiz Holding A.S.
Sellers(s) Campbell s
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 850M USD

Target

Godiva

New York, New York, United States
Godiva is a manufacturer of chocolates and sells its products through more than 600 retail outlets and other stores. Godiva was founded in 1926 and is based in New York, United States.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Yildiz Holding A.S.

Istanbul, Turkey
Category Company
Founded 1944
Sector Food
Employees40,000
DESCRIPTION

Yildiz Holding A.S. is a leading global food and beverages company with sales in over 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, including Ulker Biskuvi and Godiva, Yildiz Holding A.S. produces a range of products, including biscuits, chocolate and chocolate-covered products, margarine and edible oils, beverages, dairy products, culinary products, and baby food.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector (Food) 1 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (New York) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2007) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-06-29 Komili Kagit ve Kisisel Bakim Uretim A.S.

Istanbul, Turkey

Komili Kagit ve Kisisel Bakim Uretim A.S. is aproducer of baby diapers and feminine care products in Turkey, and the company also has operations in associated product areas such as wet wipes, soaps and shampoos.

Sell kr308M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Campbell s

Camden, New Jersey, United States
Category Company
Founded 1869
Sector Food
Employees14,500
Revenue 9.4B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Campbell Soup Co.'s corporate headquarters in Camden, New Jersey.
Entrance to Campbell Soup Co.'s corporate headquarters in Camden, New Jersey.

Campbell's is an American producer of canned soups and related products. Campbell's products are sold in 120 countries around the world. Campbell's was incorporated in 1869 and is based in Camden, New Jersey.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 14
Sector (Food) 2 of 12
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 14
State (New York) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 9
Year (2007) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2002-09-20 William Rodgers Foods

Kirkby-in-Ashfield, United Kingdom

William Rodgers Foods Ltd. manufactures pasta in sauce and savory rice and a variety of dried packaged groceries in private label formats.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-04-03 Ecce Panis

East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Ecce Panis has grown into a 113,000 sq ft bakery with 115 employees making premium, handcrafted, stone-baked artisan breads that are sold primarily through in-store bakeries of leading retailers and grocery chains across the US.

Buy -
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