Vita Coco Buys Copra for $175M Upfront, Pushing into Super-Premium Coconut Water
COCO has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $31.79.
Summary
Vita Coco acquired Copra, Inc. for $175M upfront (80% cash, 20% stock) plus a $45M-$100M earnout, gaining a super-premium coconut water platform with a Thailand factory and >$100M in expected 2026 revenue.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · COCO
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Acquisition of Copra, Inc.
Vita Coco acquired Copra, a super-premium Nam Hom coconut water producer, for $175M upfront (80% cash, 20% stock) plus an earnout of $45M-$100M based on 2028 gross profit.
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Strategic Expansion into Super-Premium
The deal adds a factory in Thailand's Nam Hom growing region and gives Vita Coco entry into the fast-growing cold-chain super-premium coconut water segment, where it currently has no presence.
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Copra Financial Profile
Copra expects FY2026 net sales above $100M, with a 48% net sales CAGR over the past three years. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Vita Coco's Adjusted EBITDA margins post full integration.
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Stock Consideration and Registration
467,071 shares of Vita Coco common stock were issued as part of the closing consideration. A registration rights agreement requires filing a resale shelf within 4 business days.
Analysis · COCO · Manufacturing
In a move that reshapes its competitive landscape, Vita Coco is acquiring Copra, a fast-growing super-premium coconut water producer, for $175 million upfront—80% cash and 20% stock—plus an earnout of $45 million to $100 million tied to 2028 performance. The transaction delivers a factory in Thailand's Nam Hom coconut region and entry into the cold-chain super-premium segment, where Vita Coco currently has no footprint. Copra's revenue is expected to top $100 million this year, reflecting a 48% CAGR. After full integration, the deal should be accretive to margins. This strategic expansion significantly broadens Vita Coco's addressable market and supply chain capabilities in a category growing over 30% year-to-date.
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At the time of this filing, COCO was trading at $74.45 on NASDAQ in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $4.3B. The 52-week trading range was $31.79 to $85.83. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.