Saputo agrees to sell UK dairy unit to Lactalis for £988 million

PUBT · 1d ago
Saputo agrees to sell UK dairy unit to Lactalis for £988 million
  • Saputo reached a definitive deal to sell its UK dairy business to Lactalis for an enterprise value of GBP 988 million.
  • Closing targeted by end of Q1 2027; completion depends on customary conditions, including regulatory clearances.
  • Assets include five manufacturing sites plus branded portfolio led by Cathedral City, with other UK cheese and spreads brands.
  • UK unit generated about USD 1.2 billion revenue over the last four quarters, about 7% of Saputo’s consolidated revenue.
  • Proceeds expected to boost financial flexibility, supporting organic investment, capital projects, and acquisitions.


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