EW Group Acquires Planasa from Cinven and Label Investments
September 14, 2023
EW Group, a family-owned global life sciences group, has agreed to acquire Planasa, a Spain-headquartered global leader in berry breeding and nursery operations, from private equity firm Cinven and Label Investments. Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals and will expand EW Group's breeding capabilities and presence in the fruit and vegetable sector.
- Buyers
- EW Group
- Targets
- Planasa
- Sellers
- Cinven, Label Investments
- Industry
- Agriculture
- Location
- Navarre, Spain
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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