Sale of 100% of Grand Cru to Evino
Olimpia Partners advised on this M&A (sell-side) transaction involving Grand Cru and Evino, in the Consumer & Retail sector. Deal value: Confidential.
Financial advisor to Grand Cru
Grand Cru & Evino
Consumer & Retail · M&A (sell-side) · Confidential
Case Study
• In December 2021, Evino completed the acquisition of Grand Cru (“Company”)
– The private equity firm Aqua Capital was the majority shareholder of Grand Cru since 2014 and concluded the divestment of the asset with the transaction
– The transaction value was not disclosed
• Grand Cru opened its first store in Brazil in 2002 and currently has 110 stores in the country. The Company is the only true omnichannel player in Brazil, operating via 4 business segments: B2B, digital, own stores and franchises
– Grand Cru focuses on premium labels and has a comprehensive and global portfolio
• Founded in 2013, Evino is one of the main e-commerce players in Brazil and has a large subscription club
– With the transaction, Evino will become the third largest wine importer in Brazil
– Both brands will be kept separate as each has loyal and targeted consumers
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