Firm intentionFood & Drink18 May 2026

CVC to acquire DSM ANIMAL NUTRITION AND HEALTH BUSINESS

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Deal facts

Buyer
CVC
Target
DSM ANIMAL NUTRITION AND HEALTH BUSINESS
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
18 May 2026
Status
Firm intention
Sector
Food & Drink
Country
Not stated
Consideration
Not stated

Sources

What we know

CVC has agreed to acquire the DSM Animal Nutrition and Health Business in a strategic acquisition within the Food and Drink sector. The transaction was announced on 18 May 2026. The specific financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed to the public. No details regarding the consideration structure or the specific countries involved in the transaction have been reported in the available data.

The deal is currently at the firm intention stage. Both parties have confirmed their commitment to proceed with the acquisition, subject to the completion of standard due diligence processes. The transaction remains pending regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions before it can be finalised. Further updates regarding the completion date will be released once the necessary approvals are secured.

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Deal timeline

1 update
  1. Firm intention

    CVC / DSM ANIMAL NUTRITION AND HEALTH BUSINESS

    FormalInvestigationPhase1Merger CVC / DSM ANIMAL NUTRITION AND HEALTH BUSINESS

    EU DG COMP

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