OC&C advises Eurazeo on the sale of CPK Group to the European holding company of Ferrara

We are pleased to congratulate Eurazeo on the completion of the sale of CPK Group to Ferrara’s European holding company. OC&C provided sell-side commercial due diligence to support this transaction.

CPK Group is a leading French confectionery and chocolate business. Its portfolio includes iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s, whose heritage and timeless appeal have earned generations of loyal customers. CPK Group has grown into a category leader with over 850 employees and four manufacturing sites across France.

For more than 115 years, Ferrara has been inspiring sweetness and today is the leading sugar candy company in the U.S and number two in Brazil. Ferrara’s portfolio includes more than 30 brands beloved across generations, such as NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Jelly Belly®, Laffy Taffy® and in Brazil, Gomets, Deliket and Disqueti by Dori.

The transaction marks Eurazeo’s fifth consecutive exit under its Capital strategy, confirming its ability to build attractive international champions for strategic players. The deal generated c.€240m in gross proceeds for Eurazeo.

OC&C has deep experience advising cross-border transactions across Europe and has seen particularly strong momentum in the French market, where we continue to support a growing number of both local and international clients.

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