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Global Briefing

Mergers and Acquisitions in the Ingredients Industry: Buying Back into Acquisition in a Recovering Economy

Feb 2011

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About this Report

About this Report

The global economic crisis impacted mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the ingredients arena with a slowdown in activity during 2009. However, from mid-2010, activity has picked up, with recent deals such as DuPont's bid for Danisco and DSM's purchase of Martek Biosciences. This report analyses M&A strategies in the ingredients industry, pinpoints specific deals and assesses the approaches of key companies, identifying the major factors driving mergers and acquisitions in this diverse industry.


What this report includes

  • Up-to-the minute analysis of the latest trends in the industry
  • New product development, forecasts and other themes
  • Unique graphics and illustrated case studies
  • Most recent brand and company news
  • New insight into the size and shape of the market

Why buy this report

  • Clear, concise powerpoint format makes it easy to digest
  • Leading industry opinion keeps you abreast of latest news and trends
  • Forward-looking outlook on a category, market or issue affecting the industry
  • Latest five year forecasts assess how the market is predicted to develop
  • Understand the competitive environment, the leading players and brands

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Scope

Key findings

SWOT analysis: Ingredients market operating environment

M&A Strategies

Core M&A objectives

One large deal or several smaller ones?

Strategic alliance and joint venture as alternatives

Competition laws can restrict mergers and acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions in an economic downturn

Ingredients Industry Background

Core objectives for global ingredients firms

A complex industry in which comparisons are difficult

Acquisition strategies of key suppliers, 2009 to date (1)

Acquisition strategies of key suppliers, 2009 to date (2)

Acquisition strategies of key suppliers, 2009 to date (3)

Market forces and their effect on M&A activity in ingredients

Case Studies: Industry Consolidation

Flavours and fragrances: Leaders build size and scope

Flavours and fragrances: Changing face of the top 10

Flavours and fragrances: Top 10 now hold over 71%

Flavours and fragrances: Large and small deals make a mark

Case Studies: Long-term Acquisition Programmes

Frutarom: Development through 10 years of acquisition (1)

Frutarom : Development through 10 years of acquisition (2)

Frutarom: Turnover increases fourfold from 2001-2009

Frutarom : Vast expansion of production network

Kerry Group: Almost 60 acquisitions in 10 years

Kerry Group: Broad regional spread in activity

Kerry Group: Over 40% sales growth from 2003 to 2008

Case Studies: Major One-off Deals

Do billion dollar deals signal acceleration in M&A activity?

Corn Products/National Starch: US$1.3 billion acquisition

Corn Products/National Starch: Geographic benefits

BASF/ Cognis : €3.1 billion acquisition

BASF/ Cognis : A perfect fit plus new customers

DSM/ Martek : US$1.1 billion acquisition

DSM/Martek: Market leadership plus innovation potential

DuPont/ Danisco : US$6.3 billion acquisition

DuPont/ Danisco : Dual benefits from two parts of Danisco

Case Studies: Regional Expansion Through Acquisition

Symrise: Acquires strong position in the Middle East

Cargill: Takes starch/sweeteners foothold in Southeast Asia

Is it time for Chinese and Indian firms to look West?

What Next?

Who will feature in M&A activity for 2011-2012

Appendix

Notable M&A activity in ingredients industry 2009-2011 (1)

Notable M&A activity in ingredients industry 2009-2011 (2)

Notable M&A activity in ingredients industry 2009-2011 (3)

Notable M&A activity in ingredients industry 2009-2011 (4)

Samples

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