M&A Deal Summary

Kirin Acquires Dairy Farmers

On August 26, 2008, Kirin acquired beverage company Dairy Farmers for 910M AUD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kirin’s 1st transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Kirin’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Kirin’s 1st transaction in Australia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-08-26
Target Dairy Farmers
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Kirin
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 910M AUD
Advisor(s) Baron Partners Ltd. (Financial)

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Dairy Farmers

Australia
Dairy Farmers, one of Australia's biggest milk processors.

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Buyer

Kirin

Tokyo, Japan
Category Company
Founded 1885
Sector Beverages
Employees30,183
Revenue 2.13T JPY (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Kirin manufactures food and beverage products in Asia and Oceania. Kirin was founded in 1885 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 5
Sector (Beverages) 1 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 4
Country (Australia) 1 of 2
Year (2008) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Sydney, Australia

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