Saputo to sell its UK operations to Lactalis

One of the top 10 dairy processors in the world, Saputo Inc., has signed an agreement to sell its UK dairy division to B.S.A. SAS (Lactalis). The UK dairy division’s five manufacturing facilities and its local brands will be included in the transaction, which is valued at approximately £988 million.

“Today’s announcement reflects a disciplined step to refine our global footprint and sharpen our focus on platforms where Saputo competes from a position of strength,” said Carl Colizza, President and CEO at Saputo Inc. “The value to be realised recognises the expertise of the UK team, the quality of the operations, and the market position of these leading brands. This transaction reinforces our strategic focus and enhances our financial flexibility as we continue to create long-term shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation.”

“We are profoundly grateful to our colleagues in the United Kingdom for their dedication and contributions to Saputo. We look forward to seeing these strong assets and brands continue to build on their market positions under new ownership.”

The transaction is expected to be completed by early 2027, subject to applicable closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Proceeds from the transaction are expected to be used to enhance the company’s flexibility and provide additional capacity to accelerate growth.

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