Chr.Hansen Holding A/S sells its food ingredients activities to PAI partners for DKK 8.2 billion

摘要

Chr.Hansen Holding has reached a definitive agreement with PAI partners,a leading European private equity firm,to sell its food ingredients business operating under the name of Chr.Hansen.The total price,which is payable in cash,amounts to DKK 8.2 billion on a cash and debt free basis.Chr.Hansen is the worldwide leader in natural ingredients to the food industry with global market leadership positions in cultures,enzymes and natural colors and strong positions in flavour solutions.Chr.Hansen also holds strong positions within products encapsulating the health and nutrition benefits of these ingredients to animals and humans.