Barry Callebaut - M&A Summary and Business Overview

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Barry Callebaut M&A Summary

Barry Callebaut has acquired 3 companies, including 1 in the last 5 years. It has also divested 1 asset.

Barry Callebaut has acquired in 1 US state, and 3 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include food (100%).

Barry Callebaut Business Overview

Where is Barry Callebaut headquartered?

Barry Callebaut is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

What is Barry Callebaut’s revenue?

Barry Callebaut disclosed revenue of 10,386M CHF for 2024 and 8,471M CHF for 2023.

How many employees does Barry Callebaut have?

Barry Callebaut has 13,418 employees.

What sector is Barry Callebaut in?

Barry Callebaut is a food company.

When was Barry Callebaut founded?

Barry Callebaut was founded in 1996.

M&A Summary

M&A Total Activity4
- M&A Buy Activity3
- M&A Sell Activity1
Total Sectors Invested 1
Total Countries Invested 3
M&A Buy/Sell Connections 2

Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut AG

Hardturmstrasse 181,
Zurich, 8005
Switzerland,
+41 43 204 04 04
www.barry-callebaut.com

Barry Callebaut is a manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products – from the origination and processing of cocoa beans to producing the finest chocolates, including chocolate fillings, decorations, and compounds. The Group serves the entire food industry, from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users of chocolate, such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants or caterers. The two global brands catering to the specific needs of these Gourmet customers are Callebaut and Cacao Barry. Barry Callebaut was founded in 1996 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year		≤ '20	'21	'22	'23	'24	'25	T
Buy (0.0/yr)	#	3	-	-	-	-	-	3
Sell (0.0/yr)	#	1	-	-	-	-	-	1
								4

Most Recent M&A

Company	Date	Value	Type
GKC Foods (Australia) Pty Ltd.	2020-05-27	-	Add-on Acquisition
Campbellfield, Australia · www.gkcfoods.com.au
D'Orsogna Dolciaria s.r.l.	2017-07-20	-	Add-on Acquisition
San Vito, Italy · www.dorsogna.it
American Almond Products - Brands, Recipes, and Manufacturing Equipment Assets	2015-06-08	-	Divestiture
, United States
Van Houten (Singapore) Pte Ltd	2009-02-28	-	Divestiture
Singapore, Singapore · www.vanhoutenchocolates.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector		Buy #	Value	Sell #	Value
Food		3 (100%)	-	1 (100%)	-
Total		3	-	1	-

By Geo

State/Country	Buy	Value	Sell	Value
Australia	1	-	-	-
Italy	1	-	-	-
Singapore	-	-	1	-
United States	1	-	-	-
Domestic	-	-	-	-
Cross-border	3 (100%)	-	1 (100%)	-
Total	3	-	1	-

M&A Connections

		Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)	33%	1 (33%)
Divested to
Strategic(s)	100%	1 (100%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Food

Revenue

10,386 23%	2024
8,471 5%	2023
8,092 13%	2022
7,208 5%	2021
6,893 6%	2020
7,309 6%	2019
6,948 3%	2018
6,805 2%	2017
6,677	2016
(millions of CHF)	Show More Show Less

Employees

13,418

Established

1996

Public

SIX Swiss Exchange: BARN

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