Semper AB
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Semper AB - overview
Established
1938
Location
-, -, Sweden
Primary Industry
Food
About
Semper AB is a Swedish company specializing in high-quality baby food, dedicated to providing nutritious options free from artificial additives to support the dietary needs of infants and young children. Founded in 1938 in Sweden, Semper AB focuses on producing baby food and infant formula. The company was acquired by Hero AG in February 2006. Benjamin Kieffer serves as the CEO, and he is one of the founders alongside Elmar Reekers and Sarina Wong.
Semper specializes in high-quality baby food, focusing on nutritious and wholesome options free from artificial additives. Their product range includes baby cereals and porridge fortified with essential nutrients like iron, calcium, iodine, and vitamin D, catering specifically to infants and young children. Semper's offerings are aimed at parents, healthcare professionals, and retailers, with products distributed across the Nordic countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. In 2022, Semper generated a revenue of USD 177.
15 mn, with an EBITDA of USD 7. 08 mn. The company's revenue is primarily derived from the sale of its baby food products through various channels, ensuring accessibility to end users and maintaining strong partnerships with retailers. Currently, Semper is focusing on expanding its product line and entering new markets.
Although specific new products or release dates have not been detailed, the acquisition by Hero AG may provide strategic advantages for expansion. The funds from the acquisition will likely support these initiatives, allowing Semper to enhance its market presence and product offerings.
Current Investors
Indigo Capital UK
Primary Industry
Food
Sub Industries
Health Foods & Nutritional Supplements, Retail, Food & Beverage Distribution
Website
www.semper.se
Total Amount Raised
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Semper AB - timeline of key events
Semper AB - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2013 | 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) | 974,958,000 | 940,735,000 | 963,983,000 | 1,014,488,000 | 1,076,566,000 | 1,179,838,000 | 1,258,087,000 | 1,286,372,000 | 1,338,137,000 | 1,472,448,000 | 1,544,203,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (3.5%) | 2.5% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 9.6% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 10.0% | 4.9% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 79,195,000 | 103,899,000 | 114,643,000 | 126,411,000 | 162,149,000 | 186,285,000 | 191,666,000 | 140,515,000 | 68,355,000 | 35,798,000 | 96,417,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 56,381,000 | 72,872,000 | 82,159,000 | 82,818,000 | 131,331,000 | 154,649,000 | 166,662,000 | 106,985,000 | 21,488,000 | (17,206,000) | 2,682,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 5.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 12.2% | 13.1% | 13.2% | 8.3% | 1.6% | (1.2%) | 0.2% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 8.1% | 11.0% | 11.9% | 12.5% | 15.1% | 15.8% | 15.2% | 10.9% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 6.2% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 37,743,000 | 41,640,000 | 59,574,000 | 51,975,000 | 81,234,000 | 105,809,000 | 105,952,000 | 72,893,000 | 51,609,000 | 31,051,000 | 22,625,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 3.9% | 4.4% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 7.5% | 9.0% | 8.4% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.5% | - | - | - |
Semper AB - 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 | Semper AB | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Semper AB | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Semper AB | - |
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Semper AB - employee data
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