acquired 100% of
2014
Advisor to the Seller
Mesan Kilit is engaged in manufacture and sale of industrial locks and components used in industrial locks and hinges consisting of stainless steel products, handles and accessories for electric-electronic, transportation, railway, automotive and machinery industries. Mesan Kilit offers more than 400 products in Türkiye and more than 60 countries. The company generated revenues of approximately US$ 23 million in 2013.
Essentra plc is a FTSE 250 company and a leading international supplier of speciality plastic, fibre, foam and packaging products. Through its four principal operating divisions, Essentra focuses on the light manufacture and distribution of high volume, essential components which serve customers in a wide variety of end-markets and geographies. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Essentra's global network extends to 29 countries and includes c. 5,500 employees, 42 principal manufacturing facilities, 64 sales & distribution operations and 5 research & development centers. The company generated revenues of approximately US$ 1.05 billion in 2012.
Essentra acquired 100% of Mesan Kilit.
acquired 100% of
€28 million
2013
Advisor to the Seller
Arlight is a leading manufacturer of lighting fixtures and solutions in Türkiye. The company is a pioneer in the Turkish market with regards to the development of LED based lighting systems and already added a wide range of LED products into its product portfolio. The company’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Ankara, and the company employs around 160 personnel. Around 20% of Arlight’s turnover is comprised of exports.
Fagerhult based in Sweden is one of Europe’s leading lighting groups, with approximately €350 million in revenues, 2,200 employees and operations in approximately 20 countries. The group owns strong lighting brands such as Fagerhult, LTS Licht & Leuchten, Ateljé Lyktan, Eagle Lighting, Designplan Lighting and Whitecroft Lighting. Fagerhult is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm and the majority of the shares of the company is owned by Swedish investment group Investment AB Latour.
Fagerhult acquired 100% of Arlight for €28 million.
acquired 50% of
US$14 million
2013
Advisor to the Seller
Kemal Kükrer is a premium food brand in Türkiye. Kemal Kükrer’s product portfolio includes vinegars, sour and hot sauces, pickled products and fruit syrups. Kemal Kükrer’s products reach more than 30,000 points of sale in the Turkish market and more than 20 countries in the export markets. Kemal Kükrer has 175 employees and recorded net sales of US$ 18 million in 2012.
Ajinomoto based in Japan is a global manufacturer of high-quality seasonings, processed foods, beverages, amino acids, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. Ajinomoto has operations in 130 countries, and had net sales of JPY 1,172 billion (US$ 12 billion) in 2012.
Ajinomoto acquired 50% of Kemal Kükrer for US$14 million.
