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Applicant
B.S.A. International
Case number(s)
201810245
Decision date
Type
Decision
DecisionConsent granted
Section 13(1)(a) Overseas Investment Act 2005
Decision MakerOverseas Investment Office
Decision Date16 May 2019
Investment

An overseas investment in significant business assets, being the Applicant's acquisition of 100% of the shares in each of New Zealand New Milk Limited, New Zealand New Milk Brands Limited, and New Zealand New Milk Trading Limited via its wholly-owned subsidiary Sanulac Oceania Pty Ltd.

The combined value of the assets of New Zealand New Milk Limited, New Zealand New Milk Brands Limited, and New Zealand New Milk Trading Limited is greater than $100 million.

Consideration$136,127,146
ApplicantB.S.A. International
France (100%)
Vendor

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited
Various (67.97%)
South Africa (26.98%)
United States of America (5.05%)

New Zealand New Milk Brands Holdings Limited
New Zealand (100.0%)

Background

The Applicant is part of the Lactalis dairy company, one of the largest dairy products groups in the world that is based in France.

The Applicant plans to acquire the shares in the three companies as part of a series of transactions under a global acquisition agreement, in which it will acquire the business and assets of a number of companies, which relate to the production, export, and sale of infant nutritionals in a number of countries.

The Applicant has satisfied the OIO that the individuals who will control the investment have the relevant business experience and acumen, and are of good character. The Applicant has also demonstrated financial commitment to the investment.

More informationGeoff Hosking
Anthony Harper
PO Box 2646
AUCKLAND 1146
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