Kerry Group to acquire Biosearch Life

摘要

Kerry Group plc has announced its intention to acquire the Spanish company Biosearch Life. Based in Granada, Spain and employing over 150 employees, Biosearch Life is a leader in the nutraceutical and functional food sectors. The company has an extensive range of probiotics and is a recognised leader in premium probiotics obtained from human breast milk (Heredltum® brand), scientifically backed innovative botanical extracts (Exxentia®) and natural omega-3 (Eupoly-3® brand). The acquisition is envisaged to be completed by means of a friendly public tender offer for the shares of Biosearch Life addressed to all of its shareholders and is subject to the prior approval of the Spanish National Securities Markets Commission and, upon its approval, to the acceptance of the offer by Biosearch Life's shareholders. Crupo Lactalis Iberia, S.A., main shareholder of Biosearch Life, has irrevocably undertaken to tender its entire stake representing 29.5% of the share capital of the company into the offer.