August 6, 2019
On 6th August 2019, it was announced that our client, Perwyn, has entered into a binding agreement in relation to the sale of Mr. Mallo to the entrepreneurial family Carly Versele, together with the management team and Chris de Wolf. Headquartered in Wetteren (Belgium), Mr. Mallo is the leading private label marshmallow manufacturer in Europe. With over €33m of sales …
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February 22, 2012
We were pleased to advise our client, Cloetta AB, on the sale of its Belgian distribution business to German confectioner, Katjes International, as part of its strategy to focus on core brands and key markets following the merger with Leaf in December last year. Katjes will continue to sell and distribute Cloetta owned brands in Belgium.
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August 8, 2011
Our client, Jacob Fruitfield Food Group, has announced a merger with Valeo Foods, an investee company of CapVest Limited, for an undisclosed consideration. Jacob Fruitfield comprises a number of Ireland’s best known consumer food products including Jacob’s biscuits (Fig Rolls, Kimberley, Mikado and Coconut Creams), Chef sauces, Fruitfield jams and marmalades and Silvermints and Scots Clan sweets and confectionery. The …
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May 7, 2011
Tangerine Confectionery, the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of sugar confectionery and popcorn, has been acquired by The Blackstone Group. Blackstone has invested for a majority stake in the company, alongside management which has re-invested significantly in the business. Stamford Partners advised the management of Tangerine.
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January 18, 2008
Our client, Tangerine Confectionery, has completed the acquisition of Monkhill Confectionery the maker of many famous name brands including Butterkist popcorn, Barratt Sherbet Fountains, Sharp’s toffees, Lion gums and Jameson’s Ruffle bar. The company was acquired from Cadbury Schweppes for £58 million in cash and the deal creates one of Europe’s biggest sugar confectionery businesses. Tangerine makes a range of …
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August 7, 2006
A management buy in of Toms Confectionery, backed by Close Brothers Growth Capital, has transferred ownership of the business away from Toms Gruppen of Denmark. Toms Confectionery, in addition to its strong private label business, owns a number of own brands including marshmallow brand, Princess, and is also the sole UK distributor of the Anthon Berg range of chocolate liqueurs. …
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May 13, 2005
Green and Black’s, the organic chocolate company, has been acquired by Cadbury Schweppes. Stamford Partners acted as sole financial advisor to the shareholders of Green and Black’s on this transaction.
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