M&A Deal Summary

Firmenich SA Acquires Senomyx

On September 17, 2018, Firmenich SA acquired life science company Senomyx

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Firmenich SA’s 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Firmenich SA’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Firmenich SA’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-09-17
Target Senomyx
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Firmenich SA
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Needham & Co. LLC (Financial)
Cooley LLP (Legal)

Target

Senomyx

San Diego, California, United States
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Senomyx, Inc. is a provider of new and improved proprietary flavor and fragrance molecules for use in a wide range of consumer products. Senomyx’s integrated technology platform combines an enhanced understanding of the biology of taste and smell with many of the same technologies and advancements that pharmaceutical companies have recently begun using to more efficiently discover new medicines. Senomyx, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in San Diego, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Firmenich SA

Meyrin, Switzerland

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Category Company
Founded 1895
Sector Consumer Products
Employees6,500
DESCRIPTION

Firmenich SA is a manufacturer of fragrances and flavors. Firmenich perfumes and flavors that billions of consumers enjoy each day. Firmenich SA was founded in 1895 and is based in Meyrin, Switzerland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 5
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 4
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-06-14 Agilex Flavors & Fragrances

Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Agilex Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. is a provider of fragrance products and related technical services. Agilex’s formulations are used in candle and air scents, personal care, household and industrial products. Agilex Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. was established in 1999 and is headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-04-30 VKL Seasonings Pvt.

Kochi, India

VKL Seasonings Pvt. Ltd. engages in the spice capital of the world, Kerala, is the flagship company of the Kanji Morarji Group. VSPL has mastered the ability to identify and lead taste trends, evolving as one of India's largest seasoning and flavor ingredients company. This lineage and rich spice heritage, combined with relentless innovation, has helped bring state-of-the-art integrated ingredient solutions to all segments of the Indian market. VSPL has helped craft industry-winning food products for top FMCG, QSR and Snack brands in India.

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