M&A Deal Summary

Takii Acquires Vikima Seed AS

On November 30, 2009, Takii acquired agriculture company Vikima Seed AS from Erhvervsinvest

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Takii’s 1st transaction in the Agriculture sector.
  • This is Takii’s 1st transaction in Denmark.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2009-11-30
Target Vikima Seed AS
Sector Agriculture
Buyer(s) Takii
Sellers(s) Erhvervsinvest
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Vikima Seed AS

Holeby, Denmark
Vikima Seed AS is a contract manufacturer and marketer of vegetable seeds.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Takii

Kyoto, Japan

Category Company
Founded 1835
Sector Agriculture
DESCRIPTION

Takii & Co., Ltd. develops and produces seeds.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Agriculture) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (Denmark) 1 of 1
Year (2009) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Erhvervsinvest


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 5.1B DKK
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Erhvervsinvest is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing companies lower middle-market (DKK 50 to DKK 500 million in annual revenues) in Denmark. Erhvervsinvest does not have a specific sector focus but primarily seeks companies operating in the manufacturing and service industries. Erhvervsinvest was formed in 2004 and is based in Charlottenlund, Denmark.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 17
Sector (Agriculture) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 9
Country (Denmark) 2 of 17
Year (2009) 1 of 1
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