South Africa's Sea Harvest is looking for M&A in aquaculture and fisheries at home and abroad as it awaits the closure of a deal that will take its turnover close to $400m Continue reading
Tag Archives: Mergers and Acquisitions
High Liner in talks to buy EU salmon smoker with strong US position
Canadian frozen seafood giant High Liner is reportedly in talks to acquire a European salmon smoker which has close to $500m in turnover, with around a third generated from the US market Continue reading
Nissui looks to Africa expansion via investment in French PE funds
Through Nissui Europe, the Tokyo-based group has invested in two different PE funds managed by Amethis, a French firm specializing in Africa and Europe
Captain Fresh plans Norway salmon sourcing operation, eyes IPO
India's Captain Fresh has established an entity in Norway and plans to build a team for salmon sourcing for its downstream operations in Europe and the US Continue reading
Former major US importer of Russian crab files for bankruptcy protection
The company reports to have liabilities and assets each between $1 million and $10m, based on a form it filled out for the court Continue reading
Peter Pan brings in advisory firm to find new investor
A spokesperson for Peter Pan confirmed Hilco had been engaged 'to help us explore and vet opportunities including refinancing options and bringing on a new strategic partner' Continue reading
Captain Fresh inks deal for US shrimp importer CenSea
India's Captain Fresh has agreed on a deal to acquire US shrimp importer Central Seaway Company, its CEO Utham Gowda confirmed to Undercurrent News Continue reading
Shareholder disagreement emerges as Atunlo navigates pre-insolvency proceedings
In the midst of pre-insolvency proceedings that the Spanish tuna firm is undergoing, conflicting visions for the future of the company have surfaced among its shareholders Continue reading
$14bn investor with Bregal connection is favorite to buy American Seafoods
A US investment giant is being tipped as the frontrunner to acquire at-sea pollock processing giant American Seafoods, with a former executive of ASG's backer Bregal leading the bid Continue reading
Merck to acquire Elanco’s aquaculture business for $1.3bn
Merck Animal Health gains an 'innovative portfolio of medicines and vaccines,' two related aqua manufacturing facilities in Canada and Vietnam, and a research facility in Chile Continue reading