Cris-Tim Group Announces Plans to List on the Bucharest Stock Exchange

Cris-Tim Group, Romania’s national leader in cold cuts and ready-meal products, has officially announced its intention to list on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) Main Market. This marks a landmark moment for the Romanian food industry, signaling a shift toward greater transparency, capitalization, and accelerated growth.

A Consolidated Business with Strong Numbers

According to the official statement, Cris-Tim Family Holding reported in 2024:

• Total revenues: RON 1.12 billion
• EBITDA: RON 167 million
• Net profit: RON 88 million

The group’s core business—cold cuts—accounts for about 86% of revenues, while the ready-meal segment, an area with significant growth potential, generates 9.4% of turnover.

Cris-Tim operates three large-scale production facilities, supported by its own logistics fleet of more than 500 vehicles, nine regional cold storage warehouses, and a strong national distribution network. With over 2,000 employees, the group is a vertically integrated player, ensuring quality control, efficient distribution, and rapid market adaptation.

IPO with Clear Objectives

The BVB listing will be structured as a mixed offering, including:

• the sale of existing shares by the majority shareholder,
• the issuance of new shares to raise fresh capital.

The primary goal is to finance an ambitious investment plan worth RON 890 million by 2030. Key directions include:

• expanding production capacities,
• developing the Bunătăți ready-meal range,
• advancing digitalization and process automation,
• pursuing strategic acquisitions in adjacent sectors.

The project will also leverage non-reimbursable funding, including allocations from the Investalim program.

“Clean Label” – A Competitive Edge

Cris-Tim continues to differentiate itself through quality. Its Clean Label concept—launched more than a decade ago—excludes soy, MDM, starch, gluten, monosodium glutamate, and other additives. This commitment has strengthened consumer trust and built a loyal customer base. The approach has become a benchmark for the entire industry and a model for producers targeting the premium market or exports to markets with stricter standards.

What This Listing Signals for the Agri-Food Sector

1. Market maturity – Romania’s cold cuts and processed food market is entering a new phase where capital markets provide a sustainable financing alternative.
2. Renewed investor interest – A strong appetite is emerging for companies with tangible assets, dominant market positions, and well-established brands.
3. Positive competitive pressure – Industry peers will likely be pushed to respond with investments in quality, marketing, and operational efficiency.

Conclusion

With its intention to list on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, Cris-Tim sends a strong message: Romania’s food industry is ready to embrace transparency, integration, and modern capitalization models. For processors, investors, and partners across the agri-food value chain, this step could set a new benchmark for growth and professionalization.