M&A Deal Summary

Innovative Proteins USA and Ribus Acquire Innovative Production USA

On May 7, 2020, Innovative Proteins USA and Ribus acquired food company Innovative Production USA from J. Rettenmaier & Söhne + Co KG

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Innovative Proteins USA’s 1st and Ribus’ 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Innovative Proteins USA’s 1st and Ribus’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Innovative Proteins USA’s 1st and Ribus’ 1st transaction in South Dakota.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-05-07
Target Innovative Production USA
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Innovative Proteins USA
Ribus
Sellers(s) J. Rettenmaier & Söhne + Co KG
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Innovative Production USA

South Dakota, United States
Innovative Production USA is focused on high-quality ingredient manufacturing for both the food and dietary supplement industries.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Innovative Proteins USA

North Sioux City, South Dakota, United States

Category Company
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

Innovative Proteins USA is a group of companies focused on research & development and manufacturing of plant-based ingredients for the food industry. IPUSA is a dynamic cross-functional team compromised of food scientists, chemical engineers, process & control/production engineers, manufacturing & quality assurance professionals as well as a few number crunchers. IPUSA is supported by sales agents and a distribution network extending throughout the US & Canada.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (South Dakota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2020) 1 of 1
Buyer

Ribus

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Category Company
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

Ribus, Inc. supplies natural and organic rice ingredients to peace-graphic food, beverage, dietary supplement, and pet companies around the world. By utilizing the entire grain (the hull and bran), the company helps to sustain the earth. Through patented processes, RIBUS adds natural protease enzymes to rice bran to stabilize the lipase enzymes, creating a natural, gluten-free, hypo-allergenic food ingredient that binds oil and water.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (South Dakota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2020) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

J. Rettenmaier & Söhne + Co KG

Rosenberg, Germany

Category Company
Founded 1878
Sector Chemicals
DESCRIPTION

JRS is a manufacturer of high-quality organic fibers, made from plant raw material, for use in a broad range of applications within the pet care, food, nutrition, pharmaceutical, chemicals and construction industries. JRS’ pet care offerings include pet litter and pet bedding products.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (South Dakota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-12-15 SunOpta - Fiber and Starch Business

United States

SunOpta - Fiber and Starch Business is a provider of rich carbohydrate food products.

Buy $38M