FMN Acquires Regulatory Approval For Honeywell Flour Mills’ acquisition

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc FMN), has obtained all required regulatory approvals to acquire a 71.69 per cent stake in Honeywell Flour Mills Plc, formerly a portfolio company of Honeywell Group, and a 5.06 per cent stake in HFMP held by First Bank of Nigeria Limited.

In a statement, Flour Mills confirmed the transaction has been consummated by the parties.

It also said the acquisition has been approved by all relevant regulators, such as the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission; Nigerian Exchange Limited; and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria.

The statement read, “An announcement was made on November 22, 2021, regarding their agreement to the transaction which would bring together two businesses with shared goals to create a more resilient national champion in the Nigerian foods industry.

“This acquisition enables FMN to extend its reach across Nigeria, provide enhanced manufacturing capacity and create synergies to deliver improved products to consumers.

“At a total enterprise value of N80 billion, Honeywell Group disposed a 71.69 per cent stake in HFMP to FMN.
Given FMN’s parallel negotiation for both stakes, culminating in the agreements being executed, the transaction was concluded at N4.20 being the final equity price per share.”

Group Managing Director, FMN, Mr. Boye Olusanya, noted, “We are delighted that approvals have been received and we are all set to begin execution of this landmark transaction that would positively impact Nigeria’s food security architecture and overall competitiveness.

“We commend and thank all regulatory and approving bodies – FCCPC, SEC and NGX, for supporting this historic vision.

“Our combined brands and businesses will mean an expansive scale of food production for both Nigeria and Africa. Together, Flour Mills of Nigeria and Honeywell Flour Mills will be able to achieve rapid growth while maintaining high-quality products serving the evolving needs of our consumers.

“The acquisition will further serve as a catalyst for an even stronger stream of innovation that is focused on local content offerings, enabling our customers across the nation to seamlessly benefit from improved access to a wider product range and a robust pan-Nigerian distribution network.”