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Icepage Limited (Floranova) has been acquired by Syngenta International AG

The private shareholders of Icepage Limited (Floranova) have sold the company to Syngenta International AG (Syngenta).

Floranova is a specialist breeder and supplier of flower and home garden vegetable seeds with a strong portfolio and international presence in over 50 countries. The company uses traditional breeding methods to develop niche, high-margin products serving end users in the professional bedding, pot plant and ornamental sectors.

Headquartered in Switzerland, Syngenta is an international agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. It is a well-established player in the pot and bedding plants market, serving growers worldwide from its headquarters in Basel and seed processing facilities in Enkhuizen, Netherlands. It is known for breeding innovative varieties for professional growers and retailers in the landscape and consumer garden segment.

Oaklins Smith & Williamson, based in the UK, and Oaklins' Dutch team advised the seller in this transaction.

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Brian Livingston

Managing Director
London, United Kingdom
Oaklins S&W

Frank de Hek

Managing Partner
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

Stuart Goodman

Partner
London, United Kingdom
Oaklins S&W

Maarten Wolleswinkel

Partner
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

Derk Verheul

Associate Director
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

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