The European Candy Group B.V. acquired by Orkla Snacks (Orkla ASA)
Orkla Snacks (Orkla ASA) agreed to acquire The European Candy Group B.V., a Netherlands (Drachten; facilities in Netherlands and Germany) confectionery brand, on Jul 31, 2026.
Transaction summary
- Target
- The European Candy Group B.V.
- Acquirer
- Orkla Snacks (Orkla ASA)
- Announced
- 2026-07-31
- Type
- Acquisition
- Deal type
- Control
- Stake acquired
- 100%
- First added
- 2026-08-09
- Latest update
- 2026-08-09
Value and multiples
100% enterprise value
EUR 207M
100% enterprise value | EUR
Basis: Public source
Reported price is assumed to be 100% EV unless stated otherwise. Partial-stake estimates are qualified in the basis notes.
Approx. $235M USD using FX date 2026-07-28 at 1.1367 EUR/USD.
EV / revenue
1.88x
Period: FY
Basis: Public source
EV / EBITDA
9.86x
EBITDA basis not stated
Basis: Public source
Basis
- EUR 207m / EUR 110m = 1.88x; EUR 207m / EUR 21m = 9.86x
Other reviewed estimates
Earlier estimates and their sources.
Source summary
Orkla - Orkla Snacks acquires The European Candy Group B.V. to support continued BUBS growth
ConfirmedOrkla Snacks agreed to acquire 100% of The European Candy Group B.V. (CCI), a producer of vegan sugar confectionery and private-label sweets, at an enterprise value of EUR 207 million on a cash- and debt-free basis. Sellers are funds managed by Bencis Capital Partners and management shareholders. Closing expected in late Q3 or early Q4 2026.
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