H.J. Heinz Company acquired by Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital
Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital acquired H.J. Heinz Company, an United States / Global food brand, on Jun 7, 2013.
Transaction summary
- Target
- H.J. Heinz Company
- Acquirer
- Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital
- Announced
- 2013-02-14
- Completed
- 2013-06-07
- Geography
- United States / Global
- Type
- Acquisition
- Deal type
- Control
- Stake acquired
- 100%
- First added
- 2026-10-31
- Latest update
- 2026-10-31
Value and multiples
100% enterprise value
USD 28B
100% enterprise value | USD
Basis: Public source
Reported price is assumed to be 100% EV unless stated otherwise. Partial-stake estimates are qualified in the basis notes.
EV / revenue
2.4x
Period: FY2012
Basis: Public source
EV / EBITDA
-
EBITDA basis not stated
Basis: Public source
Amounts paid and other reported values
Original reported amounts and bases; a stake payment is distinct from the estimated whole-company valuation.
Consideration: USD 28B
Basis
- Reported value: US$28bn. Multiples use revenue of US$11.65bn (FY2012).
Source summary
H.J. Heinz Company Enters Into Agreement to Be Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital
ConfirmedHeinz shareholders will receive $72.50 in cash for each share of common stock they own, in a transaction valued at $28 billion
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