Boortmalt (Groupe Axereal)
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Boortmalt (Groupe Axereal) - overview
Established
1927
Location
Antwerp, -, Belgium
Primary Industry
Agribusiness
About
Boortmalt is a global leader in producing high-quality barley malts for the brewing, distilling, and food industries, providing essential ingredients that enhance the flavor and quality of beverages and food products. Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, Boortmalt specializes in malt production. The company has maintained a consistent focus on producing high-quality malts for brewers and distillers. In 2017, Unigrains Développement invested in Boortmalt, but specific financial terms were not disclosed.
The company operates 27 malting plants globally, ensuring a robust supply chain for its diverse clientele. The founder's history is not available, and the company has no mentions of subsidiaries or changes in strategy. Boortmalt specializes in the production of high-quality barley malts, which serve as a critical ingredient for brewers, distillers, and the food industry. Their malts are utilized primarily in the brewing of various alcoholic beverages, the production of spirits, and in food applications.
The company operates a global network of 27 malting plants across five continents, ensuring a robust supply chain that enables them to meet the needs of their clients. Key markets for Boortmalt's products include Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, catering to both large-scale manufacturers and craft producers. In the most recent financial year of 2024, Boortmalt generated revenue of EUR 669,968,804. 6 and reported an EBITDA of EUR 33,761,202.
Boortmalt's future growth strategy includes expanding its product line with new specialty malts aimed at both mass-market and artisanal producers, addressing the evolving demands for unique flavor profiles. The company is also exploring opportunities to enter new geographic markets, specifically targeting regions in Asia-Pacific and Latin America by 2025. The investment from Unigrains Développement in 2017 will support these initiatives by bolstering their production capabilities and enhancing supply chain efficiencies.
Current Investors
Unigrains
Primary Industry
Agribusiness
Sub Industries
Alcoholic Beverages, Crop Production
Website
http://www.boortmalt.com
Company Stage
Mature - Growth Capital
Total Amount Raised
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Boortmalt (Groupe Axereal) - timeline of key events

Boortmalt (Groupe Axereal) - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Jun 30, 2011 | Jun 30, 2012 | Jun 30, 2013 | Jun 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2016 | Jun 30, 2017 | Jun 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 190,586,244 | 223,893,145 | 256,052,623 | 221,781,308 | 216,658,722 | 223,962,185 | 193,001,944 | 199,689,794 | 238,640,163 | 228,348,990 | 297,028,456 | 351,287,372 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 17.5% | 14.4% | (13.4%) | (2.3%) | 3.4% | (13.8%) | 3.5% | 19.5% | (4.3%) | 30.1% | 18.3% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 23,720,323 | 12,126,343 | 19,385,944 | 13,623,234 | 15,755,409 | 14,005,683 | 16,977,885 | 14,968,159 | 20,021,034 | 2,052,238 | 11,621,907 | 19,965,690 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 18,500,397 | 6,430,264 | 13,400,103 | 7,309,377 | 8,895,090 | 6,890,934 | 9,086,807 | 6,977,286 | 11,930,939 | (5,681,683) | 3,973,798 | 12,663,893 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 9.7% | 2.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 5.0% | (2.5%) | 1.3% | 3.6% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 12.4% | 5.4% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 8.8% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 3.9% | 5.7% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 4,554,019 | 8,784,770 | 7,500,951 | (5,373,526) | 8,565,371 | 8,246,297 | 5,518,495 | 6,539,423 | 16,762,886 | (3,922,510) | (148,150,032) | (15,329,263) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 2.4% | 3.9% | 2.9% | (2.4%) | 4.0% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.3% | 7.0% | (1.7%) | (49.9%) | (4.4%) | - | - | - |
Boortmalt (Groupe Axereal) - 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) |
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| Growth | Completed | Boortmalt (Groupe Axereal) | - |
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Boortmalt (Groupe Axereal) - employee data


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