IK Investment Partners
Squarefield acted as financial advisor to IK Investment Partners on the acquisition of Salad Signature, a portfolio company of AAC Capital
IK Investment Partners and Salad Signature management have reached an agreement to acquire Salad Signature, a leading manufacturer of spreadable salads in the Benelux region, from AAC Capital.
With roots dating back to 1962, Salad Signature is a leading branded food franchise in the fresh categories of spreads, dips and salads, selling its products both through private labels and its own brands. The company’s core markets are the Netherlands and Belgium, with an emerging international presence in France, Scandinavia, the UK, Germany, and Poland.
In 2015, Salad Signature generated revenue of €176 million and employed approximately 490 people on average.