Established distributor of premium delicatessen and cured meats

Basic information

The transaction concerns a 100% stake in a company that has been importing and wholesaling premium delicatessen, cured meats and speciality meat products on the Czech market for 35 years. Founded in the early 1990s, the company has built a stable position as an established importer in a segment where breadth of range, delivery reliability and the quality of the cold chain decide the business.

The portfolio covers more than two hundred items, from salamis, sausages and hams to pâtés, cheeses and other delicacies. Goods are sourced directly from both foreign and domestic manufacturers and supplied to retail chains, speciality food stores, foodservice operations and wholesalers across the Czech Republic. Roughly half the volume goes to retail chains and the other half to smaller butchers and independent customers, giving the company two independent sales channels. Cooperation with key suppliers is long-standing, while further representations are added as market demand requires.

Operations rest on dedicated warehousing and dispatch facilities with chilled storage, followed by delivery to customers. The company also runs a bricks-and-mortar store, which serves primarily as a showroom of the range for customers. The company owns no real estate and uses its premises under lease agreements.

Financial performance is consistently stable and profitable. In 2026 the company expects revenue of 8.4 mil. EUR with EBITDA of 746 ths. EUR, an EBITDA margin of 8.9 %. Revenue has held at a comparable level for several consecutive years, which for a distribution business of this type points to a settled customer base. The company carries no bank loans or leases and holds a substantial cash reserve. The business is noticeably seasonal, with the second half of the year traditionally stronger than the first.

The company employs 22 people and has a well-established and experienced team covering sales, warehousing and dispatch, delivery and administration. It is owned by two individuals, each holding half of the shares, with day-to-day management in the hands of one of them.

The reason for the sale is succession without a family successor. Both owners are of retirement age and have no one in their families to continue the business. Their priority is to hand the company to someone who will keep it running and build on its current direction. They are prepared to support the new owner during handover and through a transition period.

Key strengths include thirty-five years of uninterrupted history, consistently profitable operations, zero debt, an established customer database and direct relationships with manufacturers. Room for further development lies in extending the range with additional brands, strengthening sales towards foodservice and hotels, and developing an online channel the company has so far barely used. The opportunity suits a trade investor in food distribution looking to broaden its range and customer base, as well as an individual investor seeking to take over a functioning and profitable business with a team already in place.