FDL Ltd.
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FDL Ltd. - overview
Established
1884
Location
London, -, UK
Primary Industry
Chemicals
About
FDL Ltd. is a UK-based company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for the Food & Beverage industries, focusing primarily on the Foodservice and Retail sectors. Founded in 1884 and headquartered in London, UK, FDL Ltd. operates in the Food & Beverage sector, delivering specialized products tailored to various industry needs.
The company has not undergone any significant pivots in business strategy and does not have any known subsidiaries. The current CEO, Eric Beatty, leads the company in its operations. FDL Ltd. has engaged in a total of 2 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on December 19, 2023.
FDL Ltd specializes in delivering innovative solutions tailored for the Food & Beverage industries, primarily focusing on Foodservice and Retail sectors. Their core products include Food Systems, Functional Ingredients, and Bakery Ingredients, designed to enhance product appeal and functionality. FDL Ltd's offerings encompass syrups, sauces, juice blends, fruit preparations, botanical extracts, and sweet fillings, catering to quick service restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, and various retail sectors. The company serves an extensive client base, including some of the UK's largest Foodservice and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands.
In the most recent financial year, FDL Ltd. generated revenue of USD 97. 72 mn, with an EBITDA of USD 21. 37 mn.
The company’s revenue is primarily driven by B2B transactions, focusing on partnerships and collaborations with established Foodservice and Retail brands through direct supply agreements, ensuring tailored product solutions that align with client needs and market trends. Following the acquisition agreement with Archer Daniels Midland in December 2023, FDL Ltd. is poised for significant expansion in the food industry. The acquisition aims to broaden Archer Daniels Midland's reach, and FDL Ltd.
plans to leverage this opportunity to introduce new product lines and expand into specific markets. Detailed plans for new product launches and geographic expansion will be developed as part of this acquisition strategy.
Current Investors
Highlander Partners
Primary Industry
Chemicals
Sub Industries
Other Food Products, Agricultural Chemicals
Website
www.fdlworld.com
Verticals
Manufacturing
Company Stage
Mature - Buyout
Total Amount Raised
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FDL Ltd. - 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 | FDL Ltd. | - | ||||||||
| Add-on, Corporate Carve Out | Completed | Quest Ingredients Limited | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | FDL Ltd. | - |
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