August 2018
Deal completed
€76M+
Revenues
Food / beverages
Sector
01
Business
Specialty cured meats (sausages, ham, etc.)
Founded in 1939 and run by Richard PAGET since 2002, the company has grown quickly over the years (organically and by 3 external growth) to become the leader in Morteau and Montbéliard sausages (with around 60% of market share in each specialty), both PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) and “Jambon Persillé de Bourgogne”. With its four production sites, ARCADO is regularly recognized for the quality of its products, the Group offers a varied and complementary range of quality products, mainly through its own brands but also through private labels.
02
Strategy
Build a french leader on regional cured meat specialities
Become the french leader on regional cured meat specialties with the achievement of a critical size within 3-5 years (around €150m of turnover), with a development by internal growth (increased perceived value of products / marketing, Business Development, etc.) and external growth in order to increase the product range in niche and protected markets.