Materne - Mont Blanc

On 16 December 2010, Activa Capital, ING Parcom and the management team announced the completion of the disposal of Materne Mont Blanc (MOM) to LBO France.

MOM is a leading branded player in the fruit and dairy grocery desserts and snacking markets, with two main businesses: fruit compote desserts through the Pom Potes and Materne brands, and ready-to-eat desserts through the Mont Blanc brand.

Following the acquisition of Mont Blanc from Nestl‚ in 2003, Activa Capital organised the merger between Mont Blanc and Materne, acquired from Lion Capital in 2006.

MOM employs 600 people with a turnover of €190m in 2010.

Canaccord Genuity acted as financial advisor to MOM and its management.