AromataGroup / Ambienta Acquire MML Capital's Stake in Nactis Flavours
January 1, 2020
AromataGroup, backed by private equity firm Ambienta SGR, acquired MML Capital’s 30% stake in French flavour manufacturer Nactis Flavours as part of a transaction that creates the enlarged holding Nactarome. The deal consolidates European flavour and ingredient capabilities and supports continued international growth for Nactis (which now generates ~40% of revenue outside France).
- Buyers
- AromataGroup, Ambienta SGR
- Targets
- Nactis Flavours
- Sellers
- MML Capital
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Île-de-France, France
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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