MCF advised Mestemacher on its sale of the shares
MCF Corporate Finance has advised the shareholder families of the Mestemacher Group (“Mestemacher”), the market leader for long-lasting wholegrain bread (world market leader for “Pumpernickel”) and high-quality frozen cakes, on the sale of their shares.
The Deal
The transaction was structured by MCF as a focused auction, which addressed selected national and international strategic and financial investors.
The acquisition of Mestemacher strengthens RUF´s market position in the (healthy) consumer space with strong synergy potential.
About Mestemacher
Mestemacher is a market-leading industrial bakery based in Gütersloh (Germany) with a long tradition. Its product portfolio includes long-life wholegrain breads (world market leader for “Pumpernickel”), high-quality frozen cakes, and international specialties (pita, naan, wraps, etc.), which are sold under the premium brand “Mestemacher” or under private labels and can be found in all major supermarket chains in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Due to the long shelf life of the product, the products are also exported to over 70 countries worldwide.
Mestemacher was awarded several national prizes for its high quality, taste, and sustainable products.
In 2024 Mestemacher had 670 employees and achieved EUR 176m in sales with healthy margins.
About RUF
RUF is operating in the baking ingredients, baking mixes, and desserts sector. The products are sold under the company’s own brand, “RUF,” as well as under private label brands in the foodservice sector.
