Higher costs to squeeze Jacob’s biscuits-owner’s margins amid rampant inflation
Valeo Foods
‘One of the reasons we have been seeing a lot of M&A is the psychology of a typical entrepreneur’
Sales included CPL Resources, Valeo Foods, Panda Group and United Drug
US presence has grown over the years as their financial firepower makes impact
Company recorded a €102.7m pretax loss prior to its sale to Bain Capital
Capital for deals keeps ‘sloshing in’ to private equity funds, says William Fry partner
Irish group makes its 19th acquisition, weeks away from its own €1.7bn sale to Bain Capital
Valeo owns Jacob’s Biscuits, Batchelors and Odlums flour, along with other products well known to Irish shoppers
Listoke Distillery raises cash for shares using UK-based online raffle service
Agenda: Bain Capital’s purchase of Valeo nets it 85 household brands across 106 markets
US private equity group Bain buys Irish firm Valeo which also makes Jacobs products
PAI Partners, Cinven and Bain Capital are given until end of May to submit final bids
Acquisition of Schluckwerder is Irish group’s 18th buyout in 10 years
Dublin-based group sees ‘positive’ impact on sales of pasta, flour and canned goods as consumers splurge on groceries and bake at home
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