ForFarmers N.V.: ForFarmers sells Belgian compound feed activities to Arvesta
04 April 2023 - 3:59PM
ForFarmers N.V.: ForFarmers sells Belgian compound feed activities
to Arvesta
Lochem, 4 April 2023
ForFarmers sells Belgian compound feed activities to
Arvesta
ForFarmers has decided to sell ForFarmers Belgium to the leading
agricultural and horticultural expert Arvesta. The current context,
in which the agricultural sector is being put under pressure to
produce even more sustainably, is leading to more consolidation and
cooperation in the chain. Accordingly, ForFarmers and Arvesta
entered into discussions about ForFarmers Belgium and closer
cooperation in the chain.
By means of the acquisition of ForFarmers Belgium, Arvesta takes
over both the approximately 80 employees who produce and sell
approximately 420k tons of feed and the production site in Izegem
in West Flanders. In addition, the mill and site in Ingelmunster
are also included in the transaction. Arvesta already has
production sites for professional feed in Aalter, Merksem,
Kortrijk, Andenne and Hombourg. Due to the increased production
coverage, customers can be supplied even better. The two companies
will work more closely together especially in the broiler sector in
Belgium, with ForFarmers continuing to produce feed in the
Netherlands, so as to continue smooth deliveries to broiler farmers
among other things. In addition, Arvesta will transfer its feed
activities in the broiler sector in the Netherlands to ForFarmers
and the parties will also focus on further improving the chain
concepts in this collaboration. The sale of co-products, the
activities in Belgium of the organic feed producer Reudink and the
horse feed producer Pavo are not included in this transaction.
In line with strategic objectives, with perspective for
stakeholders This transaction is in line with ForFarmers'
strategic focus, emphasising ecological ánd economic returns. With
the expansion of activities in its home market, Arvesta can assist
customers even better, both in the continuity of their businesses
as well as the transition of the sector. This acquisition is
entirely in line with Arvesta’s continued strategy and strengthens
its position in the Belgian market in favour of the customer in
order to further build the agriculture of tomorrow. ForFarmers
shall receive a net amount of €25 million from Arvesta for the
transaction, to be paid in cash at closing of the transaction. This
is expected to take place in the second half of 2023. The
transaction is subject to approval of the Belgian competition
authority. This press release contains information that qualifies
as inside information within the meaning of Article 7 paragraph 1
of the EU Market Abuse Regulation. This press release can be
downloaded as a pdf at the foot of this post.
Note to the editor / For further information:Caroline
Vogelzang, Director of Investor RelationsM +31 (0)6 10 94 91 61 •
E: caroline.vogelzang@forfarmers.eu
About ForFarmersForFarmers N.V. is an international
organisation that provides complete innovative feed solutions to
the livestock farming industry. With its For the Future of
Farming mission ForFarmers underpins its commitment both to the
continuity of farming and to further increasing the sustainability
of the agricultural sector. ForFarmers is a leading feed producer
in Europe with annual sales of around 9 million tonnes of animal
feed and is active in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland and
the United Kingdom. ForFarmers has around 2,500 employees and in
2022 generated revenue of approximately €3.3 billion. ForFarmers
N.V. is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.ForFarmers N.V. P.O. Box 91,
7240 AB Lochem, The Netherlands T: +31 (0)573 28 88 00
info@forfarmers.eu, www.forfarmersgroup.eu
About ArvestaArvesta is building the agriculture of
tomorrow in a sustainable manner thanks to its unique expertise and
innovative smart farming solutions. We are active in animal
nutrition, agriculture, horticulture and retail with our 200 Aveve
stores. In this way we help farmers grow and increase their yield.
With more than 2000 experts and 40 strong brands, Arvesta is a
knowledge center for both farmers and consumers. As a full service
provider for farmers and horticulturists, Arvesta is a leading
player in Belgium and also internationally active with branches in
the Netherlands, France and Germany. In this way, we achieve an
annual turnover of 1.9 billion euros.www.arvesta.euStephanie
Deleul, Communications Manager M: +32 (0) 476 94 35 65 • E:
Stephanie.Deleul@arvesta.eu
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis press release contains
forward-looking statements, for example relating to ForFarmers’
legal obligations in terms of capital and liquidity positions in
certain specified scenarios. In addition forward-looking statements
may, without limitation, contain phrases such as “intends to”,
"expects”, “takes into account”, "is aimed at”, ''plans to”,
"estimates" and/or words of a similar meaning. These statements
pertain to or may affect matters in the future, such as ForFarmers’
future financial results, business plans and current strategies.
Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties which may lead to material differences between the
actual results and performance and the expected future results or
performance as implicitly or explicitly contained in the
forward-looking statements. Factors that may result in, or
contribute to, deviations from current expectations include, but
are not limited to developments in legislation, technology,
taxation, jurisprudence and regulations, share price fluctuations,
legal proceedings, investigations by regulatory bodies, the
competitive landscape and general economic conditions. These and
other factors, risks and uncertainties that may affect any
forward-looking statements or the actual results of ForFarmers are
discussed in the most recently published annual report. The
forward-looking statements in this press release relate solely to
statements as of the date of this document and ForFarmers accepts
no obligation or responsibility whatsoever to update the
forward-looking statements contained in this release, regardless of
whether these pertain to new information, future events or
otherwise, unless ForFarmers is legally obliged to do so.
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