Ahold Delhaize Expects Tesco Czechia, Slovakia Acquisition to Be EPS Neutral in First Year After Closing
- Ahold Delhaize expects its acquisition of Tesco’s Czech and Slovak businesses to be earnings-per-share neutral in the first year following closing.
- The transaction carries an enterprise value of approximately €1.2 billion, or approximately €1.7 billion including leases.
- The lease-adjusted valuation implies 7.2 times trailing 12-month EBITDA, falling to 5 times including expected synergies.
- Closing is expected in Q4 2027, subject to regulatory clearance; the acquired businesses generate approximately €3.5 billion in sales.
- Significant revenue growth and synergies are expected, with no meaningful impact on ongoing capital allocation or capital return policies.
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