Larex - Ownership and Business Overview

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Larex Ownership

Who owns Larex?

Larex is owned by Lonza Group AG. It was acquired on May 17, 2006.

Was Larex formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Larex was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Larex Business Overview

Where is Larex headquartered?

Larex is headquartered in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

What sector is Larex in?

Larex is a medical products company.

When was Larex founded?

Larex was founded in 1987.

Medical Products M&A Summary in 2006

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, medical products ranked 14 in number of deals in 2006. The largest medical products acquisition in 2006 was Schwarz Pharma AG - which was acquired by UCB S.A. for $5.6B.

Join Mergr to view all 114 acquisitions of medical products companies in 2006, including 28 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 86 by strategics.

Larex, Inc.

4099 White Bear Parkway, Suite 102,
White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110
United States,
(651)636-2628

Larex is the world's leading supplier of a natural compound called Arabinoglactan (“AG”). AG is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless prebiotic fiber and immune enhancing ingredient extracted from the Larch tree and used in the dietary supplement, food & beverage, personal care, and animal health markets. Larex's customer base includes, among others, Pepsi Co., Kraft, Odwalla, Natrol, EAS, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., and Elizabeth Arden.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Medical Products

Established

1987

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