Ergon Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Millbo–BioNaturals Group
December 16, 2020
Ergon Capital Partners IV SCSP has closed the acquisition of a majority stake in Millbo, BioNaturals International and BioNaturals Europe (together "Millbo–BioNaturals"), creating a global supplier of natural, clean-label bakery ingredients. The sellers (including Millbo/Boggiani family and other shareholders) will reinvest alongside Ergon, and the investment is intended to accelerate growth through geographic expansion, product cross-selling and a buy-&-build strategy.
- Buyers
- Ergon Capital Partners IV SCSP (Ergon)
- Targets
- Millbo, BioNaturals International, BioNaturals Europe
- Sellers
- Millbo and BioNaturals shareholders (including the Boggiani family)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Piedmont, Italy
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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