07 Sep 2018 --- Flavors and fragrances leader Givaudan has confirmed that it is now close to holding complete control of natural ingredients supplier Naturex. Following the closure of the second tender offer period initiated by Givaudan for the remaining outstanding shares of Naturex, the French stock market regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has now published the results. Givaudan now holds 9,436,645 of Naturex shares, representing 98.06 percent of the capital, based on the total number of shares as of September 5, 2018.