FrieslandCampina Increases Its Stake in FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria

11 Jun 2015 --- FrieslandCampina has increased its equity stake in its subsidiary FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC (“FrieslandCampina WAMCO”) from 54.58 to 67.61 percent. It has acquired 13.03 percent of the shares for a total consideration of approximately €180m.

CEO of Royal FrieslandCampina Roelof Joosten said: “The size of the market, the growth outlook and the commitment of the Nigerian people to bolstering the stability and economy of the country are the reasons why FrieslandCampina will continue to invest in its subsidiary FrieslandCampina WAMCO.”

FrieslandCampina WAMCO has been a key player in Nigeria since 1954. The Nigerian Peak brand is one of the key brands in FrieslandCampina’s portfolio and enjoys iconic status in Nigeria. FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria produces, packages, markets and distributes a large variety of dairy products and is a major force in fast-moving consumer goods in Nigeria. Besides Peak, its leading brands are Three Crowns and Friso. With this transaction FrieslandCampina demonstrates its commitment to Nigeria and to its dairy market.
 
Under the terms of the transaction which was executed on the NASD OTC trading platform, FrieslandCampina has acquired 127,184,030 ordinary shares in FrieslandCampina WAMCO at NGN 315.67 per share.
 
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria has been informed of the transaction.