Dairy Crest
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Dairy Crest - overview
Location
-, -, UK
Primary Industry
Food
About
Dairy Crest is a prominent UK-based dairy company focused on the production and distribution of high-quality dairy products, including milk, cheese, and butter, serving various markets with innovative solutions. Dairy Crest is engaged in the production of dairy products such as milk, cheese, and butter. The company has undergone strategic changes to focus on sustainable practices and innovative product development. It is headquartered in Surrey, UK.
Founded as an independent entity, Dairy Crest has maintained a consistent focus on growth and adaptation in the dairy sector. Specific founder information is not available, but the company has evolved significantly since its inception. The latest funding round has not been specified, and details regarding its number of funding rounds are not provided. Dairy Crest's core offerings include a wide range of dairy products, prominently featuring milk, cheese, and butter, designed to meet consumer demand.
The company primarily serves a diverse clientele across the UK, leveraging its established distribution channels to ensure product availability. Additionally, Dairy Crest invests in developing innovative dairy solutions that cater to health-conscious consumers, reinforcing its presence in the market. In the most recent financial year 2024, Dairy Crest reported a revenue of USD 803. 65 mn, with an EBITDA of USD 28.
91 mn. The company primarily operates on a model that combines direct sales and strategic partnerships to optimize revenue generation. Dairy Crest aims to expand its product lines by launching new dairy innovations in 2025, focusing on health-oriented options to meet evolving consumer preferences. The company is also planning to penetrate new markets across Europe and Asia by 2026.
Future funding will be directed towards enhancing production capabilities and expanding distribution networks to support these strategic initiatives.
Primary Industry
Food
Sub Industries
Dairy Products
Website
www.dairycrest.co.uk
Total Amount Raised
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Dairy Crest - timeline of key events
Dairy Crest - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Mar 31, 2010 | Mar 31, 2011 | Mar 31, 2012 | Mar 31, 2013 | Mar 31, 2014 | Mar 31, 2015 | Mar 31, 2016 | Mar 31, 2017 | Mar 31, 2018 | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2020 | Mar 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 1,438,800,000 | 1,420,600,000 | 1,444,800,000 | 1,336,100,000 | 1,332,400,000 | 1,247,300,000 | 925,500,000 | 395,700,000 | 435,000,000 | 462,300,000 | 451,300,000 | 453,700,000 | 512,400,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (1.3%) | 1.7% | (7.5%) | (0.3%) | (6.4%) | (25.8%) | (57.2%) | 9.9% | 6.3% | (2.4%) | 0.5% | 12.9% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 138,800,000 | 105,000,000 | 85,700,000 | 142,000,000 | 97,300,000 | 93,100,000 | 36,800,000 | 70,700,000 | 211,200,000 | 21,100,000 | 52,500,000 | 149,800,000 | 64,500,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 87,300,000 | 59,400,000 | 41,500,000 | 106,100,000 | 65,400,000 | 62,500,000 | 11,300,000 | 54,900,000 | 190,000,000 | 3,400,000 | 27,600,000 | 125,100,000 | 36,400,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 6.1% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 7.9% | 4.9% | 5.0% | 1.2% | 13.9% | 43.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 27.6% | 7.1% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 9.6% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 10.6% | 7.3% | 7.5% | 4.0% | 17.9% | 48.6% | 4.6% | 11.6% | 33.0% | 12.6% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 54,400,000 | 23,800,000 | 22,700,000 | 81,600,000 | 47,200,000 | 41,900,000 | (138,400,000) | 33,300,000 | 144,500,000 | (12,800,000) | 21,100,000 | 119,700,000 | 36,900,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 3.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 3.4% | (15.0%) | 8.4% | 33.2% | (2.8%) | 4.7% | 26.4% | 7.2% | - | - | - |
Dairy Crest - 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 | St-Hubert | - |
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Dairy Crest - employee data
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