M&A Deal Summary

Aurora Cooperative Acquires Pacific Aurora

On March 3, 2020, Aurora Cooperative acquired renewable energy company Pacific Aurora from Alto Ingredients for 53M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Aurora Cooperative’s 1st transaction in the Renewable Energy sector.
  • This is Aurora Cooperative’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Aurora Cooperative’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Aurora Cooperative’s 1st transaction in Nebraska.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-03-03
Target Pacific Aurora
Sector Renewable Energy
Buyer(s) Aurora Cooperative
Sellers(s) Alto Ingredients
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 53M USD

Target

Pacific Aurora

Aurora, Nebraska, United States
Pacific Aurora LLC comprises two ethanol production facilities with a combined annual production capacity of 145 million gallons, a grain elevator with a storage capacity of 4.1 million bushels and integrated rail facilities located in Aurora, Nebraska.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Aurora Cooperative

Aurora, Nebraska, United States
Category Company
Founded 1908
Sector Agriculture
DESCRIPTION

Aurora Cooperative, Inc. is an agricultural retailer that has been a partner in the success of agriculture for over 112 years, providing high quality, competitive products and services growers rely on every day. Headquartered in Aurora, Nebraska, Aurora Cooperative has over 700 employees across 82 locations in seven states providing service and expertise in grain, agronomy, animal nutrition, and energy.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Renewable Energy) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Nebraska) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2020) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Alto Ingredients

Pekin, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 2003
Sector Beverages
Employees460
Revenue 1.2B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Alto Ingredients is a producer of specialty alcohols and essential ingredients. The company is focused on products for four key markets: Health, Home & Beauty; Food & Beverage; Essential Ingredients; and Renewable Fuels. The company’s customers include major food and beverage companies and consumer products companies. Alto Ingredients was founded in 2003 and is based in Pekin, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector (Renewable Energy) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 3
State (Nebraska) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 3
Year (2020) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-06-27 Illinois Corn Processing

Pekin, Illinois, United States

Illinois Corn Processing LLC is a producer of fuel-grade ethanol, beverage and industrial-grade alcohol, dry distillers grain (DDG) and corn oil. Illinois Corn Processing is based in Pekin, Illinois.

Buy $76M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-28 Alto Ingredients - Madera Facility

Madera, California, United States

Alto Ingredients - Madera Facility is a producer of fuel ethanol. Alto Ingredients' Madera Facility is based in Madera, California.

Sell $28M
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