Closing the investment in Delicpol Group
Together with Ardian, an independent, private investment firm,we sold a stake in Delicpol, a leading Polish biscuit producer. The shares were acquired by a strategic Dutch investor Continental Bakeries.
Delicpol was established in 1992 and today is a leading producer of Jaffa cakes. The company produces cookies, dry biscuits, cocktail biscuits and gingerbread. In addition to its own brands, Delicpol is a significant contract supplier for leading retailchainsin Poland and Europe.
Thanks to our investment, Delicpol Group consolidated the market, diversified its portfolio, and integrated and implemented modern management systems. It also doubled its exports, now accounting for 30% of total sales. Delicpol invested more than PLN50 million in production automation and increased efficiency.
Delicpol has an annual turnover of EUR58million and 950 employees.
Its major products are Jaffa cakes, sponge cakes, ginger bread, and innovative health cookies. Delicpol is the leading producer of private label biscuits in Poland and a significant player in the CEE region.
Buglo Play Sp z o.o. acquires Finnish company LeikkiSet Oy
Buglo Play Sp. z o.o., one of our portfolio companies, has acquired LeikkiSet Oy, a leading Finnish company specializing in playground equipment, outdoor fitness, and urban furniture. This marks another milestone for Buglo in its mission to become one of Europe’s top three playground equipment manufacturers.
RP invests in construction blocks manufacturer COBI
Resource Partners has acquired a 40% minority stake in COBI, a company renowned for its production of toy construction blocks. Founded over 35 years ago by Robert Podleś, COBI has gained international recognition for its extensive portfolio of historical construction blocks sets, attracting a large community of collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. The company has also partnered with iconic brands such as Boeing, NASA, Lockheed Martin, Top Gun, Maserati, Fiat, Opel, Citroen and Northrop Grumman.
