M&A Deal Summary

Bunge Acquires Molinos Rio de - Ideal Brand Edible Oil Business

On October 29, 2004, Bunge acquired food company Molinos Rio de - Ideal Brand Edible Oil Business from Molinos for 20M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bunge’s 5th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Bunge’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Bunge’s 1st transaction in Russia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2004-10-29
Target Molinos Rio de - Ideal Brand Edible Oil Business
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Bunge
Sellers(s) Molinos
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 20M USD

Target

Molinos Rio de - Ideal Brand Edible Oil Business

Russia
Molinos Rio de - Ideal(TM) Brand Edible Oil Business is an established and popular brand with strong consumer awareness and loyalty. Ideal is a leading premium oil brand that is recognized for high quality and health attributes.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Bunge

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1818
Sector Agriculture
Employees23,000
Revenue 67.2B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Bunge is a global agribusiness and food company operating in over 40 countries. Bunge buys, sells, stores and transports oilseeds and grains to serve customers worldwide. Bunge was incorporated in 1818 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 10
Sector (Food) 5 of 7
Type (Divestiture) 3 of 5
Country (Russia) 1 of 1
Year (2004) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-03-02 Kama Foods S.A.

Fredry, Poland

Kama Foods S.A. is a producer of edible oil and margarine products. Company offer an extensive range of top quality food products. The company provides all customers with a friendly atmosphere during the visit, comprehensive services, and also long hours of activity.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-01-11 Dalian Huanong - Soybean Processing Plant

Nanjing, China

Dalian Huanong - Soybean Processing Plant which was constructed in May 2004, has daily crushing and refining capacities of 2,000 and 300 metric tons, respectively. It is located adjacent to soybean discharge facilities in the port of Nanjing. Bunge will supply the plant from its soybean origination networks in North and South America.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Molinos

Victoria, Argentina

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Category Company
Founded 1902
Sector Food
Revenue 46.1B ARS (2020)
DESCRIPTION

Molinos is a manufacturer and seller of various food products, including cooking oils, dried pasta, frozen foods products. The company also supplies phosphate fertilizers, nitrogen fertilizers, agrochemicals, seeds, and silo bags; and produces biodiesel products. Molinos was founded in 1902 and is based in Victoria, Argentina.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
Country (Russia) 1 of 1
Year (2004) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-01-01 Lucchetti Argentina SA

Argentina

Lucchetti Argentina SA

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