Kerry Acquisition Announcement

RNS Number : 6261X

Kerry Group PLC

30 August 2022

 

30 August 2022

LEI: 635400TLVVBNXLFHWC59

KERRY GROUP

Kerry acquires B2B powdered cheese business of Kraft Heinz

Kerry Group plc ("Kerry"), the global taste & nutrition company, today announces that it has reached agreement to acquire the business to business ("B2B") powdered cheese business and related assets of The Kraft Heinz Company ("Kraft Heinz") for consideration ¹ of $107.5m. The business acquired has 62 employees and onemanufacturing facility at Albany, Minnesota. This asset acquisition is expected to close in the coming months, enhancing Kerry's scale, manufacturing capability and customer base in the important snacking category.

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About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets. We innovate with our customers to create great tasting products, with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring better impact for the planet. Our leading consumer insights, global RD&A team of 1,100+ food scientists and extensive global footprint enable us to solve our customers' complex challenges with differentiated solutions. At Kerry, we are driven to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition, and to reach over 2 billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030. For more information, visit  www.kerry.com .

¹ Final consideration is subject to customary completion adjustments.

	CONTACT INFORMATION
	Investor Relations
	Marguerite Larkin , Chief Financial Officer
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	William Lynch , Head of Investor Relations
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	Media
	Catherine Keogh , Chief Corporate Affairs & Brand Officer
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	Website
	www.kerry.com

 

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