M&A Deal Summary

Givaudan Acquires Naturex SA

On March 26, 2018, Givaudan acquired food company Naturex SA

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Givaudan’s 4th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Givaudan’s 3rd transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-03-26
Target Naturex SA
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Givaudan
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Naturex SA

Avignon, France
Naturex SA engages in plant extraction and the development of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, health and beauty sectors. The company operates its business through three business units, food and beverage, health and nutrition and personal care. Naturex was formed in 1992 and is based in Avignon, France.

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Buyer

Givaudan

Vernier, Switzerland
Category Company
Founded 1796
Sector Chemicals
Employees16,260
Revenue 6.9B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Givaudan is a provider of fragrances and flavors. Givaudan was founded in 1796 and is based in Vernier, Switzerland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 22
Sector (Food) 4 of 5
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 1 of 1
Country (France) 3 of 6
Year (2018) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-12-18 Expressions Parfumées

Grasse, France

Expressions Parfumées invents from Grasse the perfumes of tomorrow thanks to its deep anchoring in the direct creation of fragrances. The founders of the company are all professional perfumers who are recognised for their authentic know-how, an expertise in which creativity is the quality mark of all their achievements. Expressions Parfumées is the first perfume composition house to have obtained the French Origin Guaranteed label. Their commitment to valuing the Grasse heritage and know-how as a French company has largely contributed to the success of their business internationally and in particular in categories such as fine fragrances, personal care, and air care. As the pioneer of natural fragrance compounds, Expressions Parfumées offers its NATCO® range of perfumes designed to adapt to any production labelled ‘organic’.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-14 Albert Vieille SAS

Vallauris, France

Albert Vieille SAS is a French company specialized in natural ingredients used in the fragrance and aromatherapy markets. Albert Vieille is based in Vallauris, France.

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