dsm-firmenich completes shareholding increase in Andre Pectin to 90.5%

Kaiseraugst (Switzerland), Maastricht (Netherlands), April 3, 2025

dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, today expanded its investment in Yantai DSM Andre Pectin Company Limited (‘Andre Pectin’), increasing its shareholding to 90.5%. Andre Pectin is a leading specialty food ingredient producer.

dsm-firmenich already held 75% of shares in Andre Pectin. Following the latest acquisition of another 15.5% of shares, dsm-firmenich increased its shareholding to 90.5%. The remaining 9.5% of the shares in Andre Pectin continue to be held by Rich Spring Holdings Limited.

Announcements to previous related transactions were made on February 4, 2019 and March 18, 2019.

Financial details of the transaction will not be disclosed. 

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