Lactalis Group
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Lactalis Group - overview
Established
1933
Location
Laval, -, France
Primary Industry
Food
About
Based in France, the Lactalis Group specializes in the production and processing of dairy products, transforming raw milk into a wide array of high-quality offerings including cheeses, creams, butters, and yogurts. Founded in 1933 and headquartered in Laval, France, Groupe Lactalis S. A. focuses on producing dairy products.
The company has not undergone significant business pivots and operates multiple subsidiaries worldwide. The leadership team includes several CEOs such as Ali Sözen and Esteve Torrens, although specific details about their prior achievements are not provided. Groupe Lactalis specializes in the production and processing of dairy products, transforming raw milk into a diverse range of high-quality offerings, including cheeses, creams, butters, and yogurts. The company caters to health-conscious consumers, operating in over 51 countries and processing approximately 22.
6 billion liters of milk annually. Its extensive product portfolio features well-known brands appealing to both retail and food service sectors. In 2023, Groupe Lactalis reported a revenue of EUR 3. 84 bn, with an EBITDA of EUR 146.
99 mn. The company's revenue structure primarily consists of direct sales to retailers and wholesalers, alongside B2B transactions with food service providers, prominently featuring cheese, which represents 39% of total sales.
Primary Industry
Food
Sub Industries
Dairy Products
Website
www.lactalis.com/
Verticals
Manufacturing
Total Amount Raised
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Lactalis Group - timeline of key events
Lactalis Group - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 3,142,920,308 | 2,728,997,887 | 2,366,510,837 | 2,669,948,385 | 2,880,072,713 | 2,837,943,963 | 2,843,593,034 | 2,924,393,923 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (13.2%) | (13.3%) | 12.8% | 7.9% | (1.5%) | 0.2% | 2.8% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 137,205,149 | 102,255,592 | 23,018,797 | 20,834,997 | 32,129,422 | 91,214,150 | 111,459,810 | 179,382,073 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 137,181,053 | 102,235,491 | (79,453) | (2,260,477) | 9,031,538 | 68,116,786 | 88,352,590 | 156,276,937 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 4.4% | 3.7% | (0.0%) | (0.1%) | 0.3% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 4.4% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 89,319,795 | 85,465,595 | 80,219,408 | 75,226,325 | 17,228,385 | 82,611,761 | 215,517,409 | 186,301,554 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 7.6% | 6.4% | - | - | - |
Lactalis Group - 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 | General Mills’ U.S. Yogurt business | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | The Kraft Heinz Company | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | Nuova Castelli S.p.A. | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | Prabhat Dairy Ltd. | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | S.C. Lactate Harghita S.A. | - |
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Lactalis Group - employee data
Lactalis Group - key contacts
| Name | Position | Start Date | End Date | Vcard | Bio | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Board Of Directors | BM |
BM Board Member
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