Endless Acquires Hovis
November 6, 2020
Endless has acquired Hovis, the 134-year-old UK bakery brand, in a deal funded from Endless Fund IV for an undisclosed price. Hovis — headquartered in High Wycombe and employing about 2,700 people across eight bakery sites and a flour mill — will receive further investment to upgrade infrastructure, grow its branded range and capture additional share of the UK bakery market.
- Buyers
- Endless
- Targets
- Hovis
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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