Robertet Agrees to Majority Stake Sale with DSM-Firmenich Backing
Deal News | Nov 20, 2024 | Legal Community Swiss
Bär & Karrer advised DSM-Firmenich on the Swiss legal aspects of selling a majority of its indirect stake in Robertet, a leader in natural ingredients, on November 19, 2024. Robertet, an established French company, specializes in flavors, fragrances, and natural extracts. Bär & Karrer's legal support was led by Rolf Watter and included M&A and corporate specialists Florian Schweighofer, Susanne Schreiber, Elena Kumashova, and Donjeta Beka. Additionally, DSM-Firmenich consulted with Bredin Prat for French legal advice and Cravath Swaine & Moore for international legal counsel.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Natural Ingredients
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Geography
- Switzerland – Bär & Karrer, a Swiss law firm, advised DSM-Firmenich on this transaction.
- France – Robertet is a French company and French legal aspects were handled by Bredin Prat.
Industry
- Legal Services – Bär & Karrer, Bredin Prat, and Cravath Swaine & Moore provided legal services to DSM-Firmenich during the sale process.
- Natural Ingredients – Robertet is a leader in the natural ingredients industry, specializing in flavors, fragrances, and natural extracts.
- Mergers & Acquisitions – The sale of a majority stake in Robertet highlights key M&A activity.
Financials
- Not specified – Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed in the article.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bär & Karrer | Swiss Legal Advisor | Company | Bär & Karrer provided Swiss legal advice for the transaction. |
| DSM-Firmenich | Vendor/Seller | Company | DSM-Firmenich sold its majority stake in Robertet. |
| Robertet | Target Company | Company | Robertet is the company whose majority stake was sold. |
| Bredin Prat | French Legal Advisor | Company | Bredin Prat provided French legal advice for the transaction. |
| Cravath Swaine & Moore | International Legal Counsel | Company | Cravath Swaine & Moore acted as international legal counsel for DSM-Firmenich. |
| Rolf Watter | Team Leader | Person | Led the team at Bär & Karrer advising on the transaction. |
| Florian Schweighofer | M&A and Corporate & Commercial Advisor | Person | Advisor at Bär & Karrer for M&A and corporate matters in the transaction. |
| Susanne Schreiber | Tax Advisor | Person | Provided tax advisory services as part of the Bär & Karrer team. |
| Elena Kumashova | Tax Advisor | Person | Part of the Bär & Karrer team providing tax advice. |
| Donjeta Beka | Tax Advisor | Person | Contributed tax advisory expertise within the Bär & Karrer team. |