Givaudan Acquires Ungerer & Company
February 20, 2020
Givaudan has completed the acquisition of Ungerer & Company, a US-based flavour, fragrance and specialty ingredients business headquartered in New Jersey. The purchase (terms undisclosed) adds Ungerer's approximately USD 250 million in proforma sales and ~650 employees, strengthening Givaudan’s vertical integration in specialty ingredients and its local/regional presence in North America.
- Buyers
- Givaudan
- Targets
- Ungerer & Company
- Sellers
- Voorhees family
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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