Experts from the law firm HAVEL & PARTNERS provided legal support to the British investment company CapVest in the Czech Republic in the sale of the European food producer Valeo Foods to a major global private investment company, Bain Capital Private Equity. The firm’s team was thus involved in another large-scale M&A transaction in the European region.

Valeo Foods is an Irish multinational producer of branded food and beverage products such as Jacobs, Rowse or Kettle. It employs over 4,000 people at more than 24 branches in Ireland, the UK, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, but also in the Czech Republic. Czech legal advice to the British investment company CapVest on the sale of Valeo Foods to a new investor was provided by leading mergers and acquisitions experts – the firm’s partner Jan Koval and counsel Petr Dohnal.

Jason Rodrigues, partner at CapVest, said: "The sale of Valeo Foods represents the culmination of our strategy to build a major international food business through strategic investment and acquisitions of businesses and brands. Our team’s deep experience drove the sustainable growth of this firm. We look forward to seeing Valeo Foods continue to flourish under Bain Capital’s ownership."

Bain Capital is the world's leading US-based private equity firm. Having specialized in private equity and venture capital investments for over 35 years, it currently manages approximately $130 billion in assets. The acquisition of Valeo Foods is seen as an opportunity to leverage the firm's long-term growth and to continue strengthening its position as a major international player in the food industry.