Peugeot Invest and Continental Grain Invest in Mérieux NutriSciences
September 21, 2026
Peugeot Invest and Continental Grain Company (Conti) will become strategic minority shareholders in Mérieux NutriSciences, alongside its long-term shareholders. Their investment will support Mérieux NutriSciences’ acquisition of Certified Group and its growth in food safety testing, particularly in North America; the investment is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
- Buyers
- Peugeot Invest, Continental Grain Company (Conti)
- Targets
- Mérieux NutriSciences
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- France
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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