Fonterra consumer business sale price jumps to $4.22b
The sale price of Fonterra’s global consumer and associated businesses to the world’s largest dairy company Lactalis has risen to $4.22 billion.
Bidders are lining up for beleaguered Australian dairy co-op Murray Goulburn.
Fonterra has been named by Australian media as one of the bidders; others include A2 Milk and several Chinese dairy players.
The co-op, Australia’s largest processor of milk, is in strife following the sharp drop in dairy prices over the past two years; the co-op was forced to claw back milk payout from farmers, triggering an exodus of suppliers.
Recently it announced an after-tax loss for 2016-17 of A$370 million.
MG has told farmer shareholders that all options are on the table as part of a strategic review underway.
“There is no pre-determined outcome to the strategic review and all options are on the table,’ it says.
MG says since announcing the review, MG and its financial advisor have received a range of proposals from third parties. “It is the duty of MG’s directors to consider whether any bona fide propositions tabled are in the best interest of MG’s shareholders.
“The board has asked our advisor to now review any formal proposals received to determine how they might add value to MG’s suppliers, shareholders, and unitholders.”
MG says any potential bidder’s ability to pay higher farmgate prices, access capital for future developments and views on its co-op principles will be crucial for its shareholders.
Fonterra has been approached for comment.
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