General Mills has decided to divest its 51% stake in Yoplait's European operations to the French cooperative Sodiaal, which already owned 49%, for an estimated 400 million euros.
Target Information: Yoplait
Yoplait, a prominent yogurt brand, has been under the ownership of the American company General Mills, which holds a 51% stake in Europe. After acquiring Yoplait for approximately 1.6 billion euros from PAI Partners ten years ago, General Mills has decided to divest its European share to the French cooperative Sodiaal, which previously owned 49% of the brand. This strategic transaction is set to leave General Mills with only its North American operations for now, focusing solely on Europe.
The deal comprises three production sites in France located in Monéteau, Vienne, and Le Mans, along with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Sweden, where there are no industrial sites. The estimated value of the transaction is around 400 million euros, further supported by an agreement whereby Sodiaal will forgo royalties from General Mills related to American operations.
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Industry Overview in France
The yogurt industry in France is a significant sector within the broader dairy market, characterized by a diverse range of products catering to a variety of consumer preferences. French consumers have traditionally favored dairy products, with yogurt remaining a stap
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Transaction Size: $428M