Ara Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Natural World Products
Deal News | Feb 18, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision Ara Partners
Ara Partners, an investment firm focused on industrial decarbonisation, has acquired a majority interest in Natural World Products (NWP), a leader in organic waste recycling in Ireland. The deal aims to enhance NWP's infrastructure and expand its capabilities in recycling and energy recovery. NWP, managed by CEO Colm Warren from its Belfast headquarters, processes a significant portion of Northern Ireland's organic waste. The partnership with Ara positions NWP to further its growth plans and contribute significantly to Ireland's net zero targets, helping to divert millions of tonnes of waste from landfills.
Sectors
- Waste Management
- Private Equity
- Renewable Energy
Geography
- Ireland – Natural World Products operates across Ireland and is central to the country's organic waste processing.
- Northern Ireland – NWP is headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and manages a significant part of the region's organic waste.
- United States – Ara Partners operates from offices in Houston, Boston, and Washington, D.C.
Industry
- Waste Management – Involves companies like Natural World Products that focus on recycling and managing organic waste.
- Private Equity – Ara Partners' acquisition of NWP is a private equity transaction aimed at industrial decarbonisation.
- Renewable Energy – The strategy to transform into a waste-to-energy provider aligns with renewable energy initiatives.
Financials
- $6.3 billion – Assets under management by Ara Partners as of September 2024.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ara Partners | Bidding Company | Company | A global private equity firm focused on industrial decarbonisation. |
| Natural World Products | Target Company | Company | Ireland's leading recycler of organic waste, with a focus on circular economy solutions. |
| Colm Warren | CEO of NWP | Person | CEO of Natural World Products, leading the company towards growth and innovation in waste management. |
| Teresa O'Flynn | Co-Head of Ara Infrastructure | Person | Responsible for leading Ara's infrastructure investment strategies and expanding NWP's capabilities. |