M&A Deal Summary

Sumitomo Acquires Futureco Bioscience S.A

On January 19, 2017, Sumitomo acquired life science company Futureco Bioscience S.A

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sumitomo’s 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Sumitomo’s 1st transaction in Spain.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-01-19
Target Futureco Bioscience S.A
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Sumitomo
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Futureco Bioscience S.A

Sant Pere Molanta, Spain
Futureco Bioscience S.A is specializes in research, development and production of biocontrol products and biostimulants.

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Buyer

Sumitomo

Tokyo, Japan

Category Company
Founded 1919
Sector Distribution
Employees74,920
Revenue 7.29T JPY (2025)
DESCRIPTION

Sumitomo is a global network and based on trust from companies in various industries and from consumers, Sumitomo Corporation engages in multifaceted business activities by making the most of its Integrated Corporate Strength. These business activities include sales of a variety of products and services within Japan, import and export, trilateral trade, and domestic and international business investment. Sumitomo was founded in 1919 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 50
Sector: Life Science M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 9 of 25
Country: Spain M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2017 M&A 2 of 5
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