Wicki Partners advised Alltech on the acquisition of a majority stake in AGOLIN SA

On 3 May 2023, Alltech announced that it had acquired a majority stake in AGOLIN SA, a Swiss-based animal nutrition company that develops and produces plant-based nutrition solutions that improve the performance, profitability and sustainability of livestock.

Alltech is a global leader in the agriculture industry. It creates smarter, more sustainable solutions for agriculture and offers a diverse portfolio of products and services that improve the health and performance of plants and animals, resulting in better nutrition for all and a decreased environmental impact. Its team produces specialty ingredients, premix supplements, feed and biologicals, backed by science and an unparalleled platform of services and support. Headquartered just outside of Lexington, Kentucky, USA, Alltech serves customers in more than 120 countries, has five bioscience centers, and operates more than 80 manufacturing facilities across the globe.

The alliance between Alltech and AGOLIN SA will empower farmers and ranchers to reach their sustainability goals while also supporting the performance and profitability of the cattle in their herds and supply chains. The synergistic use of Alltech and AGOLIN nutritional technologies leads to benefits such as improved animal welfare, greater feed efficiency and conversion, enhanced milk and meat production, increased profitability, and a reduced environmental footprint, including a boost in nitrogen efficiency. The partners will also be exploring opportunities to develop new technologies that bring together the best of Alltech’s proven nutrition and AGOLIN’s essential oil blends.

Wicki Partners acted as legal advisor to Alltech in this transaction. The team was led by Balthasar Wicki and Vivien Keiser.