Barry Callebaut AG
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Barry Callebaut AG - overview
Established
1996
Location
Zurich, -, Switzerland
Primary Industry
Food
About
Barry Callebaut AG is a prominent global manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products, catering to diverse sectors such as confectionery, bakery, and dairy, facilitating superior solutions for food manufacturers and professional users. Founded in 1996 in Zurich, Switzerland, Barry Callebaut AG specializes in high-quality chocolate and cocoa production. The company operates independently and is not a subsidiary of any parent entity. Over the years, it has expanded its global footprint, establishing offices in key markets worldwide.
The current CEO team includes Matthias May, Peter Feld, and Philipp Schoeller. Barry Callebaut manufactures an extensive range of chocolate and cocoa products, including chocolate chips, cocoa powders, fillings, coatings, and cacaofruit ingredients. Their offerings are designed to meet the demands of various industries, including confectionery and bakery, with a commitment to sustainability through their Forever Chocolate strategy, ensuring ethical sourcing practices. In the most recent fiscal year of 2023, Barry Callebaut reported a revenue of USD 9,181.
63 mn and an EBITDA of USD 972. 62 mn, driven primarily through B2B transactions with food manufacturers and retailers, focusing on bulk products and specialty items tailored to specific market needs. Barry Callebaut AG is poised for future growth by launching new product lines tailored to emerging consumer trends. The company plans to expand its presence in markets across Asia and South America by 2025, targeting strategic partnerships and new distribution channels.
Recent funding will be allocated to enhance production capabilities and support product innovation, ensuring alignment with evolving market demands.
Primary Industry
Food
Sub Industries
Snack Foods, Food & Beverage Distribution, Search Engines
Website
www.barry-callebaut.com
Verticals
E-commerce
Total Amount Raised
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Barry Callebaut AG - timeline of key events

Barry Callebaut AG - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 7,207,595,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 795,194,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 566,688,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 7.9% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 11.0% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 384,505,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 5.3% | - | - | - |
Barry Callebaut AG - 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Completed | D’Orsogna Dolciaria s.r.l. | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Brach's Confections | - |
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