BDS Vending Solutions has been acquired by Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola HBC

February 2025 — Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola HBC, has completed the acquisition of BDS Vending Solutions. This transaction is aligned with Coca-Cola HBC’s strategy to strengthen its route-to-market and direct-to-consumer capabilities, opening up new opportunities across its diverse portfolio of snacks, as well as cold and hot beverages.

BDS Vending is a leading provider of food and drink vending services, offering full-service solutions that include machine sales, supply, operation, servicing and customer support. The company also provides micro-market services to offices and other work environments. Founded in 1993 by David Mullan and Brian Berry, BDS Vending is headquartered in Dublin and primarily operates across Ireland, with minor operations in Northern Ireland. The company has depots in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Sligo, Limerick and Wexford. With a fleet of around 2,000 vending machines and a workforce of approximately 80 employees, BDS Vending serves a diverse customer base across over 1,000 locations. The company offers a wide range of products, including cold and hot beverages, snacks and a limited assortment of fresh food, across various channels such as workplace, education, healthcare, sports and leisure and entertainment.

Coca-Cola HBC is a growth-focused consumer packaged goods business and strategic bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company. With a vision to be the leading beverage partner around the clock, Coca-Cola HBC offers drinks for all occasions and works together with its customers to serve 740 million consumers across 29 countries. Coca-Cola HBC has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: CCH) and is listed on the Athens Exchange (ATHEX: EEE).

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins’ team in Ireland acted as the exclusive corporate finance advisor to the shareholders of BDS Vending, assisting in all aspects of the transaction, from preparation to the negotiation of deal terms and deal structuring.