Varun Beverages Subsidiary Acquires 100% Stake in Crickley Dairy for ZAR 238 Million
Varun Beverages' subsidiary, Bevco, will acquire 100% of Crickley Dairy for ZAR 238 million (₹1,314.68 million). This acquisition aims to diversify VBL's product portfolio into dairy and juice drinks. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals.
The acquisition is of a subsidiary and is subject to approvals, indicating a medium-term impact. Diversification into dairy and juice products is a significant strategic move.
The acquisition is positive as it represents strategic diversification and expansion into new product categories for the company.
Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) has announced that its subsidiary, The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited ("Bevco"), has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity stake in Crickley Dairy Proprietary Limited ("Crickley"). The acquisition, which took place on March 17, 2026, is a strategic move by VBL to diversify its product portfolio into value-added dairy and juice-based drinks.
The transaction is valued at an Enterprise Value of ZAR 238 million (approximately ₹1,314.68 million, with 1 ZAR = 5.52 INR). This acquisition is subject to obtaining necessary regulatory and other approvals, including those from the Competition Commission of South Africa.
Crickley Dairy Proprietary Limited is incorporated in South Africa. Bevco is a subsidiary of VBL, while the seller, Clark Holdings Proprietary Limited, and Crickley are not related to VBL's promoter group or its group companies. The transaction is not considered a related party transaction and is expected to be conducted at arm's length.
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