Goldman Sachs
May 18, 2026
Magnum Ice Cream Addressing Media Reports of Private Equity Interest
Market ReportEquitiesConsumer Staples
Goldman Sachs analyzes reports of PE interest in The Magnum Ice Cream Co., highlighting significant hurdles including 3.6x leverage and tax restrictions active until late 2027.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Media reports indicate private equity firms are exploring bids for The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC).
- 2.TMICC's leverage (3.6x net debt/EBITDA) is significantly higher than the European Consumer Staples median (2.3x).
- 3.Tax Matters Agreements from the Unilever demerger restrict certain M&A activity until December 2027.
Table of Contents
- SELL
- Key Data
- GS Forecast
- Ratios & Valuation
- Growth & Margins (%)
- Income Statement (€ mn)
- Balance Sheet (€ mn)
- Cash Flow (€ mn)
- Valuation and risks
- Disclosure Appendix
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Authors
Sam DarbyshireOlivier Nicolaï
Securities
MICCT.ASFroneri
Themes
M&A SpeculationDe-leveragingStrategic Demerger Tax Implications
Regions
EuropeNorth AmericaNetherlandsUnited States
