IFF's Food Ingredients Business

Acquirer: CVC Capital

IFF (NYSE: IFF) has announced a definitive agreement to divest its Food Ingredients business to funds managed by CVC Capital Partners, a prominent global private markets manager. The transaction values the business at approximately $4.3 billion, with IFF retaining a 10% minority equity interest to facilitate ongoing collaboration and participate in future value creation.Summary of transaction details:Value: Approximately $4.3 billion (£3.44 billion)Sector: Consumer Goods (Specialty Food Ingredients)Advisor: Not explicitly mentionedKey Entities: IFF (Seller), IFF's Food Ingredients Business (Target), CVC Capital Partners (Acquirer)Location: Global (both IFF and CVC are global players, target has global reach)Note: This strategic divestment is part of IFF’s ongoing portfolio optimization to enhance focus on higher-growth, higher-margin segments, including Taste, Scent, and Health & Biosciences. For CVC, the acquisition adds a strong business in a resilient sector, positioned to capitalize on long-term growth trends in global food consumption and demand for clean-label products.