Chr. Hansen to acquire DIAL culture production and strain collection

摘要

The Board of Dairy Innovation Australia Ltd (DIAL) is pleased to announce that they have entered into a contract to finalize the sale of the DIAL culture production unit and strain collection to Chr. Hansen Holding A/S (Denmark) and Chr. Hansen Pty Ltd (Australia), a wholly owned subsidiary. The sale of this business unit is in line with the strategic review conducted by the DIAL Board. It is anticipated that this transaction will be completed in November 2015. Peter Boyden, Chairman of DIAL, says: "Securing a key international purchaser in Chr. Hansen validates our decision to separate the Cultures Production Unit from the remaining consultancy functions of DIAL. It is important to the DIAL Board to know the supply of cultures to the Australian industry will be serviced by a global leader in the sector."