M&A Deal Summary

Ajinomoto Acquires Windsor Quality Holdings

On September 10, 2014, Ajinomoto acquired food company Windsor Quality Holdings for 800M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ajinomoto’s 2nd transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Ajinomoto’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Ajinomoto’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ajinomoto’s 1st transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-09-10
Target Windsor Quality Holdings
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Ajinomoto
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 800M USD

Target

Windsor Quality Holdings

Houston, Texas, United States
Windsor Frozen Food Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer and supplier of frozen food products.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Ajinomoto

Tokyo, Japan
Category Company
Founded 1909
Sector Food
Employees34,862
Revenue 1.44T JPY (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Ajinomoto is a manufacturer of high-quality seasonings, processed foods, beverages, amino acids, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. Ajinomoto was incorporated in 1909 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 8
Sector (Food) 2 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 5
State (Texas) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 5
Year (2014) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-11-05 Kükre A.Ş

Eskişehir, Turkey

Kükre A.Ş is a production and sale of vinegars (fruit vinegars, balsamic vinegar), fruit sauces, pickles and other products.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-11-05 Windsor Quality Food

Houston, Texas, United States

Windsor Quality Food Co., Ltd. is the producer and marketer of frozen ethnic foods and appetizers.

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