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Oligo Basics
GR Química
Plury Química
Caif
Adfert
Marca Agro
Nativa
Ecotec
Sweetmix
Terra Nova
Diban
Fertgrow
Bio Rural
Agrosema
Café Pacaembu
Quimisa & Quimilog
Adubos Real
Ferrari Zagatto
Abase
Fortgreen
Arinos
Genesis Group
Selectchemie
D'altomare
Oligo Basics
GR Química
Plury Química
Caif
Adfert
Marca Agro
Nativa
Ecotec
Sweetmix
Terra Nova
Diban
Fertgrow
Bio Rural
Agrosema
Café Pacaembu
Quimisa & Quimilog
Adubos Real
Ferrari Zagatto
Abase
Fortgreen
Arinos
Genesis Group
Selectchemie
D'altomare

What do they say

F. Costa

Fortgreen

Closing our deal with an international company demonstrates all the ability that the igc team has to position your company at a global level.

Salvino C.

Agro Seiva, Campo Total, SC TEC

In the agribusiness sector, I believe that igc is the most relevant advisor. You understand exactly the mindset of the entrepreneur and the key characteristics that make the sector important for a transaction.

Raphael C.

Casa do Adubo

When the operation seemed to reach a crossroads, igc produced a solution, bringing the parties to the table, and discussing, to keep the operation going.

Leo F.

Fortgreen

The involvement of the partners is extremely important, they are people who have a direct relationship with you, and who make you feel comfortable.

Katia C.

Plury Química

The strength of igc is the way it treats the client, always in a humane manner.

A. Yoshida

Yoshida e Hirata

In every single chat, there was absolute consensus about igc being the real deal. They’re totally in sync with the agribusiness lingo, which has built an unwavering foundation of trust for us.

Oligo Basics

Oligo Basics

Oligo Basics

Founded in 1999 in Brazil, Oligo Basics developed an innovative portfolio of feed additives based on natural ingredients (Functional Oils) for animal health and nutrition, addressing the growing global concern for antimicrobial resistance to antibiotics.​​Present in 14 Brazilian states, the United States, Taiwan, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, the Company manufactures and distributes its products with proven effects, driving animal feed efficiency improvements for multiple species, including poultry, swine, and cattle.Headquartered in Berchem, Belgium, Innovad Group is a global supplier of animal health and nutrition solutions, with sales to over 75 countries and production facilities in Belgium and Italy.Innovad is majority-owned by IK Partners, a leading European private equity firm with an established presence of over 30 years and significant experience investing in the broader animal health industry.The acquisition will allow Innovad to gain a strong foothold in the Brazilian and broader LatAm markets. Meanwhile, Innovad’s global footprint will help accelerate Oligo Basics’s global sales, especially in North America. The combined technical and innovative capabilities shall yield further synergies.

GR Química

GR Química

GR Química

The private equity funds GEF and Signal acquired a minority stake in GR Química The operation stands out as one of the first private equity transactions in the chemical distribution segment in Brazil. Founded in 1999, GR Química provides chemical solutions for water treatment and industrial effluents, being one of the leading gas chlorine packagers in the country and one of the largest sodium hypochlorite producers. The company operates in 5 locations in São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Santa Catarina, covering most Brazilian states and exporting to Paraguay and Peru. The R$120 million investment, mainly cash-in, from the global private equity firm GEF Capital and Signal Capital, for a minority stake, will allow GR Química to accelerate its geographic expansion plan and inorganic growth. igc partners acted as the exclusive financial advisor to GR Química, consolidating its position as a leading financial advisory firm in the chemical sector in Latin America

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Plury Química

Plury Química

Plury Química

Plury Química was acquired by Manuchar The transaction will strengthen Manuchar’s presence in the human nutrition market in Brazil. Plury Química, a leading supplier of specialty chemicals and ingredients to the Human Nutrition and Beverage industries, has been acquired by Manuchar, a leading global distributor of chemicals. Founded in 1989, Plury Química has become a leading specialty and ingredient importer in Brazil, serving a diverse range of customers in Brazil's food and beverage industry with decades of relationships. Headquartered in Diadema, in the State of São Paulo, and with a branch in Paraíba, Plury Química has established itself in the market with a reputation for quality products, reliability of supply and customized services for its customers. Headquartered in Belgium, Manuchar is a global leader in chemical distribution and employs 2,500 people worldwide. Today Manuchar operates a local distribution network for chemical products in North America, Latin America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. In Brazil, Manuchar has been present since 1993 and serves the entire country with 450 employees. The acquisition of Plury Química, which was advised by igc partners, will boost Manuchar's growth in Brazil in the human nutrition segment, in addition to expanding its geographic presence in the consolidating market for chemical distribution.

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Caif

Caif

Caif

Caif was acquired by Caldic The transaction will expand Caldic’s presence in the naturally sourced solutions market in North America Caif, a supplier of premium, naturally sourced ingredient solutions, was acquired by Caldic, an Advent-invested company, which is one of the global leaders in the specialty ingredients market. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in South Carolina, United States, Caif offers sourcing, customized production, and distribution of natural ingredients for the food & beverage, dietary supplement, and pet industries. By having a strong presence throughout the production chain, Caif guarantees its clients get the products with the desired mix of ingredients that best fits their own requests. The transaction, which was advised on the sell-side by igc partners, will significantly strengthen Caldic’s value-add product and services range for the dietary supplements and nutrition industry and enable further expansion in North America, specifically in the US.

Adfert

Adfert

Adfert

Adfert was acquired by Indorama Corporation The transaction strengthens the group’s geographic presence in the Brazilian fertilizer market. Consolidating the presence in the Brazilian market, Adfert was acquired by Indorama Holdings Brasil, a Brazilian subsidiary of Indorama Corporation. The closing of the acquisition is conditional on the fulfillment of the obligations and conditions precedent usual in this type of operation, including its submission for approval by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense – CADE, as applicable. Adfert, based in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, is a pioneer and one of the largest manufacturers of special fertilizer additives and crop nutrition solutions in the Brazilian market. Founded in 2009, Adfert has built a complementary and efficient portfolio of high technology and patent protected products for supply to fertilizer producers and agri distributors. Indorama, based in Singapore, is a leading materials organization with wide interests in fertilizers, polymers, medical gloves, fiber, and yarns having 25 manufacturing sites in 8 countries. The transaction, which was advised by igc partners, will expand Indorama’s presence in the agriculture market, through Adfert’s portfolio of innovative solutions of specialty additives and fertilizers.

Marca Agro

Marca Agro

Marca Agro

Marca Agro Mercantil, a distributor of agricultural inputs, has concluded the sale of its shares to Nutrien, the largest agricultural inputs distributor in the world, with verticalized operations in seeds, crop nutrition and protection. Founded in 2005, Marca Agro Mercantil is one of the largest distributors of agricultural inputs in Triângulo Mineiro, Alto do Parnaíba, and Southwest Minas Gerais. The Company has 7 stores in the region, in addition to an industrial seed treatment unit, providing support for more than 1,700 rural producers in soybean, corn, coffee, and sugar cane crops. Nutrien is present in 13 countries and 3 continents, bringing together more than 2 thousand distribution facilities, which serve more than half a million producers. Currently, Nutrien has the world’s largest network in agricultural solutions, the company has the support of 23.5 thousand employees.

Nativa

Nativa

Nativa

Nativa Agronegócios, an agricultural inputs retailer, completed the sale of its operation to Agro Amazônia, an agricultural inputs retailer in Brazil, with distribution operations in crop protection, seeds, fertilizers and animal’s health and nutrition products. Founded in 2000, Nativa Agronegócios is considered one of the largest agricultural inputs retailers in Minas Gerais, focusing essentially on Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba regions. With eight stores and one modern bulk blending fertilizer facility, the company serves more than two thousand rural producers in a great variety of crops. Agro Amazônia, a Sumitomo Corporation’s subsidiary company, is currently the largest agricultural inputs distributor in Brazil, with 50 stores prepared to meet the demand for agricultural inputs on the main markets of the national territory. The acquisition of Nativa Agronegócios, which was advised by igc partners during the transaction, aims to consolidate Agro Amazônia’s presence in Brazil, reinforcing the company’s expansion movement in the country.

Ecotec

Ecotec

Ecotec

Provider of solutions in the fumigation and pest control market for over 20 years, Ecotec has been acquired by Rentokil Initial, a British group with global expertise in pest control. Founded in 1998, the company operates in the main ports of Brazil and Argentina and is among the largest grain fumigation companies in the world. The acquisition of Ecotec, which was advised by igc partners, consolidates the presence of Rentokil in Brazil, and allows entry into the Argentine market. The strategy also allows the buyer to expand its operations in the fumigation market in Brazil and leverage its global expertise in pest control, increasing its customer base and contributing to growth in Latin America.

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Sweetmix

Sweetmix

Sweetmix

Sweetmix Distribuidora was acquired by Univar Solutions Acquisition aims to expand Univar's operations in Latin America Sweetmix Distribuidora, a reference company in the distribution of chemical ingredients and specialties in Brazil, was acquired by Univar Solutions, a distributor with global operations. Founded in 1994, Sweetmix has a diversified portfolio, including food ingredients, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The company has more than 1,400 active customers and an experienced and technical team of over 70 employees. The acquisition of Sweetmix Distribuidora, which was advised by igc partners in the transaction, will strengthen and expand Univar's presence in the distribution of chemical ingredients in Latin America, in addition to strengthen relationships with local customers and global suppliers through a unique portfolio.

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Terra Nova

Terra Nova

Terra Nova

Terra Nova was acquired by Nutrien.

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Diban

Diban

Diban

Diban sold an equity stake to Marubeni.

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Fertgrow

Fertgrow

Fertgrow

Fertgrow, located in São Luiz, Maranhão, and one of the leading blenders in the distribution of fertilizers in the country's Arco Norte, was acquired by Uralkali, one of the world's largest potash producers. Founded in 2015, Fertgrow operates in one of the fastest growing agricultural regions in Brazil, MAPITO, PA and northeast MT. Through its qualified sales team, the company has sold 700,000 tons of NPK fertilizers. The sale of the stake held by a group of shareholders led by Keytrade, a Swiss trading company with global operations, was advised by igc partners.

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Bio Rural

Bio Rural

Bio Rural

Bio Rural, a distributor of agricultural inputs, completed its sale to Nutrien, the world’s largest distributor of agricultural inputs with verticalized operations in seeds, crop nutrition and protection. Founded in 1997, Bio Rural is currently the largest distributor of agricultural inputs in Mato Grosso do Sul, with 9 stores in the central-south region of the state, serving more than a thousand rural producers in soybean and corn crops. Nutrien is present in 14 countries and 3 continents, bringing together around 2 thousand distribution facilities, which serve more than half a million producers. Currently, Nutrien has the world’s largest network in agricultural solutions, the company has the support of more than 22 thousand employees. The acquisition of Bio Rural, which was advised by igc partners in the transaction, aims to consolidate Nutrien’s presence in Brazil, reinforcing its expansion in the country.

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Agrosema

Agrosema

Agrosema

igc partners advised Agrosema, a distributor of agricultural inputs, on the transaction with Nutrien, the world's largest producer and distributor of fertilizers. Founded in 1986, Agrosema is currently the largest distributor of agricultural inputs in the state of São Paulo, with 14 stores in the Southeast region, serving more than 4 thousand rural producers. Nutrien's acquisition aims to consolidate the company's presence in Brazil, reinforcing its expansion in the country.

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Café Pacaembu

Café Pacaembu

Café Pacaembu

igc partners advised Café Pacaembu, a traditional coffee roaster, on its sale to Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, a global beverage company specialized in the roasted coffee segment. Founded in 1957, with headquarters in Vargem Grande do Sul, São Paulo State, Café Pacaembu has one of the most modern coffee roasting plants in the market and was recently recognized as the best extra strong coffee in Brazil.

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Quimisa & Quimilog

Quimisa & Quimilog

Quimisa & Quimilog

igc partners is proud to announce it has advised Quimisa on its sale to Brenntag. Quimisa, founded in 1959 and headquartered in Brusque, SC, has a strong market position in providing industrial and specialty chemicals to regional and international clients in Southern Brazil. Their product portfolio includes industrial chemicals such as caustic soda and hydrogen peroxide as well as a wide range of specialty chemicals like textile auxiliaries, dyes and polymers. Products are supplied to the textile, household products, food and beverage and paper industries with a strong logistics and customer service model. One of the largest 500 companies in the southern region of Brazil, the Company has 4 branches located in strategic regions of Brazil and a transportation subsidiary called Quimilog to ensure agile and efficient logistics. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag is the global leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, market they entered in 1912. Today, with presence in 76 countries through 580 offices, the Company has over 16,600 employees.

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Adubos Real

Adubos Real

Adubos Real

igc partners advised Adubos Real on a partial stake sale to Marubeni. The company is based in Pouso Alegre, MG, and is one of the leaders in its field of activity, offering a complete range of services and products to farmers, such as proprietary fertilizers, pesticides, and seeds. The company also counts with a wholesale unit called Diamig, focused on serving retailers in the region. Marubeni Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, was founded in 1858 and throughout its history has established a diverse network of business activities across wide-ranging fields including food, consumer products, chemical & forest products, agricultural inputs, energy & metals, power & plants projects, and transportation & industrial machinery.

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Ferrari Zagatto

Ferrari Zagatto

Ferrari Zagatto

Ferrari Zagatto sold an equity stake to Origin

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Abase

Abase

Abase

igc partners advised Abase, a distributor of veterinary health care products with a strong presence in Brazil's Campinas region in the state of Sao Paulo, on the sale of a majority stake to Henry Schein, the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health, and medical practitioners.

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Fortgreen

Fortgreen

Fortgreen

igc partners advised Fortgreen Comercial Agrícola Ltda. in the sale of a 65% stake to Origin Enterprises plc. Based in the state of Paraná and founded in 2004, Fortgreen is a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty fertilizers, foliar fertilizers, biostimulants, adjuvants and controlled-release fertilizers for various crops.

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Arinos

Arinos

Arinos

Arinos was acquired by Univar.

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Genesis Group

Genesis Group

Genesis Group

Genesis Group sold an equity stake to Actis.

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Selectchemie

Selectchemie

Selectchemie

Selectchemie was acquired by IMCD

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D'altomare

D'altomare

D'altomare

D’Altomare Química was acquired by Univar.

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