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AAK Acquires Soya International

On September 11, 2019, AAK acquired food company Soya International

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is AAK’s 15th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is AAK’s 3rd transaction in the United Kingdom.
Investment Fate
  • Soya International was divested to a consortium of strategic buyers in 2023.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-09-11
Target Soya International
Sector Food
Buyer(s) AAK
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Soya International

Cheshire, United Kingdom
Soya International focuses on the sourcing, processing, and distribution of non-GMO semi-speciality and speciality lecithins. Lecithin is a natural emulsifier and a by-product from the processing of vegetable oils. Soya International was founded in 1996 and is based in Cheshire, United Kingdom.

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Buyer

AAK

Malmö, Sweden
Category Company
Sector Food
Employees4,000
Revenue 45.1B SEK (2024)
DESCRIPTION

AAK is a producer of high-value-added specialty vegetable oils and fats solutions. These oils and fats solutions are characterized by a high level of technological content and innovation. AAK is based in Malmö, Sweden.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 16 of 17
Sector: Food M&A 15 of 16
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 8 of 9
Country: United Kingdom M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2019 M&A 3 of 3
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Glaslough, Ireland

Barbarrie Duckling Ltd. is a provider of luxury fine foods. supplying food products to top restaurants and hotels. BD Foods was founded in 1993 and is based in Glaslough, Ireland.

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St. Petersburg, Russia

NPO Margaron LLC is a producer of margarines, spreads, and bakery and confectionery fats. NPO Margaron is based in St. Petersburg, Russia.

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