Whittard of Chelsea
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Whittard of Chelsea - overview
Established
1886
Location
-, -, UK
Primary Industry
Consumer Products
About
Whittard of Chelsea is a UK-based company specializing in premium beverages, including tea, coffee, and hot chocolate, along with gifts and tableware designed for enthusiasts of fine drinks. Founded in 1886, Whittard of Chelsea offers a range of beverages and related products. The company was acquired by EPIC Private Equity in December 2008 for GBP 0. 6 million.
The current CEO is Nathan Smith, though no prior companies were mentioned in relation to the founder's background. Whittard of Chelsea specializes in a diverse range of premium beverages, including loose leaf teas, specialty coffees sourced from regions such as Guatemala, Colombia, and India, as well as luxurious hot chocolate mixes. Their products are aimed at tea and coffee enthusiasts, and they are sold in international markets, including the United Kingdom, Taiwan, Malaysia, and South Korea. In the most recent fiscal year, Whittard of Chelsea reported revenue of GBP 56,793,224.
4 and an EBITDA of GBP 3,297,912. Whittard of Chelsea is focused on expanding its product line and geographic reach. The company plans to launch new beverage products by the end of 2024, targeting markets in Europe and Asia. The recent funding from EPIC Private Equity will bolster these initiatives, supporting marketing efforts and product development to meet increasing demand.
Current Investors
Epic Investment Partners
Primary Industry
Consumer Products
Sub Industries
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Website
www.whittard.co.uk
Company Stage
Mature - Buyout
Total Amount Raised
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Whittard of Chelsea - timeline of key events
Whittard of Chelsea - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 26, 2009 | Dec 25, 2010 | Dec 24, 2011 | Dec 29, 2012 | Dec 28, 2013 | Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 26, 2015 | Dec 25, 2016 | Dec 30, 2017 | Dec 29, 2018 | Dec 28, 2019 | Dec 26, 2020 | Dec 25, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 30, 2023 | Dec 28, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 30,716,974 | 29,572,406 | 31,481,889 | 31,776,926 | 29,074,308 | 28,625,853 | 28,001,282 | 28,759,807 | 34,742,593 | 37,690,843 | 42,354,138 | 33,491,835 | 36,675,166 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (3.7%) | 6.5% | 0.9% | (8.5%) | (1.5%) | (2.2%) | 2.7% | 20.8% | 8.5% | 12.4% | (20.9%) | 9.5% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 1,090,083 | 41,727 | (18,676) | 1,137,982 | 1,204,417 | (221,165) | (704,496) | (14,180) | 1,584,628 | 1,429,020 | 2,491,186 | 205,691 | 35,753 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | (2,408,136) | (603,230) | (445,626) | 657,656 | 659,967 | (915,798) | (1,613,909) | (921,521) | 695,305 | 416,729 | 1,262,267 | (926,609) | (790,869) | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | (7.8%) | (2.0%) | (1.4%) | 2.1% | 2.3% | (3.2%) | (5.8%) | (3.2%) | 2.0% | 1.1% | 3.0% | (2.8%) | (2.2%) | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 3.5% | 0.1% | (0.1%) | 3.6% | 4.1% | (0.8%) | (2.5%) | (0.0%) | 4.6% | 3.8% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | (2,698,317) | (1,107,267) | (970,884) | 98,101 | 252,646 | (1,371,565) | (2,109,544) | (1,299,206) | 327,523 | 316,760 | 878,079 | (2,078,221) | (2,006,173) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | (8.8%) | (3.7%) | (3.1%) | 0.3% | 0.9% | (4.8%) | (7.5%) | (4.5%) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% | (6.2%) | (5.5%) | - | - | - |
Whittard of Chelsea - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buyout | Completed | Whittard of Chelsea | - |
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Whittard of Chelsea - employee data
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