M&A Deal Summary

Vilmorin & Cie Acquires GeneFresh Technologies

On February 4, 2009, Vilmorin & Cie acquired agriculture company GeneFresh Technologies

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Vilmorin & Cie’s 5th transaction in the Agriculture sector.
  • This is Vilmorin & Cie’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Vilmorin & Cie’s 1st transaction in Arizona.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2009-02-04
Target GeneFresh Technologies
Sector Agriculture
Buyer(s) Vilmorin & Cie
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

GeneFresh Technologies

Yuma, Arizona, United States
GeneFresh Technologies provides true expertise in lettuce breeding.

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Buyer

Vilmorin & Cie

Paris, France
Category Company
Founded 1742
Sector Agriculture
Employees6,882
Revenue 1.6B EUR (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Vilmorin & Cie is a seed producer. Vilmorin & Cie was founded in 1742 and is based in Paris, France.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 20
Sector (Agriculture) 5 of 19
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 12
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 5
Year (2009) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-07-15 Australian Grain Technologies Pty

Urrbrae, Australia

Australian Grain Technologies Pty Ltd. for the breeding, development and distribution of novel wheat varieties.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-12-17 Su Tarim Limited Sirketi

Antalya, Turkey

Su Tarim engages in production of vegetable seeds.

Buy -
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