M&A Deal Summary

DSM-Firmenich Acquires Amyris Brasil

On November 17, 2017, DSM-Firmenich acquired chemicals company Amyris Brasil from Amyris for 96M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is DSM-Firmenich’s 7th transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is DSM-Firmenich’s 11th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is DSM-Firmenich’s 2nd transaction in Brazil.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-11-17
Target Amyris Brasil
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) DSM-Firmenich
Sellers(s) Amyris
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 96M USD

Target

Amyris Brasil

Brazil
Amyris Brasil Ltda is an industrial bioscience company, which owns and operates the Brotas 1 production facility.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

DSM-Firmenich

Kaiseraugst, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 1902
Sector Chemicals
Employees27,926
Revenue 10.6B EUR (2023)
DESCRIPTION

DSM-Firmenich specializes in development, manufacture and marketing of performance materials, nutritional and pharmaceutical ingredients and industrial chemicals. The products are used in a wide range of end-markets and applications, such as human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive and transport, coatings and paint, housing and electrics & electronics. DSM-Firmenich founded in 1902 and is based in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 25 of 28
Sector (Chemicals) 7 of 7
Type (Divestiture) 5 of 5
Country (Brazil) 2 of 2
Year (2017) 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 11 of 13
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-09-22 Twilmij B.V.

Stroe, Netherlands

Twilmij B.V. is a manufacturer of premixes and milk replacers for the animal feed industry, Twilmij makes a sustainable contribution to these factors, while respecting people, animals and the environment. Twilmij was founded in 1963 and is based in Stroe, Netherlands.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-12-22 BioCare Copenhagen A/S

Copenhagen, Denmark

BioCare Copenhagen A/S is a provider of probiotics and specialized in microbial actives with proven health benefits, targeting gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic disorders, infections, and immunity. BioCare Copenhagen A/S was established in 2012 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Amyris

Emeryville, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 2003
Sector Life Science
Employees1,598
Revenue 270M USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Amyris is an integrated renewable products company that enables the brands to achieve sustainable growth. Amyris applies its innovative bioscience solutions to convert plant sugars into hydrocarbon molecules and produce specialty ingredients and consumer products. The company is delivering its No Compromise products across a number of markets, including specialty and performance chemicals, flavors and fragrances, cosmetics ingredients, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. Amyris was founded in 2003 and is based in Emeryville, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 3
Country (Brazil) 1 of 1
Year (2017) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-11-16 Draths

Lansing, Michigan, United States

Draths Corporation is building a next generation chemical company focused on manufacturing biobased materials used in everyday products. The company's products, rooted in its platform technology, enable nylons, plastics, paints, resins and other materials currently made using petroleum-based chemicals to be manufactured from renewable feedstocks.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-22 Terasana Beauty

Manhattan Beach, California, United States

Terasana Beauty Co., LLC is focused on skincare applications formulated with unique natural cannabinoids that deliver high efficacy sustainable products direct to consumers. Terasana Beauty is based in Manhattan Beach, California.

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