Thu, 31 Jul 2025 | BUSINESS SALE
DJL Petfoods Ingredients Limited, a Nottingham-based supplier of premium pet food ingredients and raw materials, has been acquired by London-based investment firm RD Capital Partners (RDCP).
The deal is designed to strengthen RDCP’s presence in the consumer staples sector and marks a major step for the firm into the fast-growing pet food sector. The acquisition increases RDCP’s enterprise value to $700 million (approx. £530 million).
For DJL, which generates revenue of £25 million and EBITDA of £4 million, the acquisition is set to accelerate its growth through new product lines and market expansion, along with a strengthened sales and distribution platform.
DJL operates from more than 40,000 sq ft of facilities and supplies more than 50 products to pet food manufacturers, brands and retailers. Following the acquisition, DJL founder Duncan Lancaster will retain a shareholding in the business, while continuing in the role of Chief Executive.
Lancaster commented: "Having spent over eight years growing DJL, this partnership with RDCP marks an exciting new chapter for DJL.”
"Their long-term investment approach gives us the platform to broaden our offering, strengthen our sales capabilities, and pursue new markets while staying true to the high standards and service our customers rely on."
The transaction was executed by RDCP’s deal team, comprising Sameer Rizvi, Iryna Dubylovska and Martin O'Donoghue.
Sameer Rizvi, RD Capital Partners founder and Chief Executive, said: "DJL represents exactly the type of resilient, marketâleading platform we seek to invest in - a business with strong fundamentals, longstanding customer relationships, and a clear path for growth.”
"This acquisition strengthens our consumer platform and marks another step towards our goal of building the UK's largest privately-owned investment group. We are delighted to back Duncan and his team for the next phase of their journey."
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