M&A Deal Summary

ADM Edible Bean Specialties Acquires Ameriseed

On January 8, 2009, ADM Edible Bean Specialties acquired business services company Ameriseed from Syngenta Seeds and Basic American Foods

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ADM Edible Bean Specialties’ 1st transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is ADM Edible Bean Specialties’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is ADM Edible Bean Specialties’ 1st transaction in Idaho.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2009-01-08
Target Ameriseed
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) ADM Edible Bean Specialties
Sellers(s) Syngenta Seeds
Basic American Foods
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Ameriseed

Boise, Idaho, United States
Ameriseed LLC engages in development and production of agricultural seeds.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

ADM Edible Bean Specialties

Wyndmere, North Dakota, United States
Category Company
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

ADM Edible Bean Specialties, Inc specializes in the breeding of dry edible beans and carries a line of popular pinto, black and small red seeds, and will continue to operate in its current capacity.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (Idaho) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2009) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-01-08 Syngenta Dry Bean

United States

Syngenta Dry Bean engages in dry bean plant variety protection certificates, germplasm, parent seed and commercial seed.

Buy -

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Syngenta Seeds

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States
Category Company
Founded 1884
Sector Agriculture
DESCRIPTION

Syngenta Seeds, Inc. a global provider of innovative solutions and brands to growers and the food and feed chain.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (Idaho) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2009) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-01-08 Syngenta Dry Bean

United States

Syngenta Dry Bean engages in dry bean plant variety protection certificates, germplasm, parent seed and commercial seed.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-08-17 Sensako Pty

Bethlehem, Israel

Sensako Pty Ltd. is a seed company specializing in cereals. Sensako is based in Bethlehem, Israel.

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SELLER

Basic American Foods

Walnut Creek, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1933
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

Basic American Foods has the best selling line of shelf-stable potatoes and beans today by combining consumer preferred taste with exceptional convenience.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
State (Idaho) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2009) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-07-20 Harry s Fresh Foods

Portland, Oregon, United States

Harry's Fresh Foods is a provider of consumers and foodservice partners with a range of fresh and prepared foods, including soups, chilis, stews, side dishes, entrées, sauces, gravies, and desserts.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-11-12 Harry s Fresh Foods

Portland, Oregon, United States

Harry's Fresh Foods is a provider of consumers and foodservice partners with a range of fresh and prepared foods, including soups, chilis, stews, side dishes, entrées, sauces, gravies, and desserts.

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