Mitsui/Nutrinova
Transaction details
The determination has been published for the proposed acquisition by Mitsui & Co., Limited, of sole control of Nutrinova Netherlands B.V.. It had been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on 25 June 2026.
Case details
- Notification date:9 June 2026
- Publication date:11 June 2026
- Economic sector:Manufacturing - C
- Economic sub-sector:Manufacture of chemicals - C.20
- Simplified merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.26.042 DeterminationPDF | 338 KBM.26.042 Determination PDF | 338 KB - Opens in new window
M.26.42 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 220 KBM.26.42 Merger Announcement PDF | 220 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Mitsui & Co, Limited
Mitsui & Co, Limited ("Mitsui") is a trading, business management and project development company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Mitsui, through its portfolio companies, is active in the State primarily in the renewable energy, agri-business and financial services sectors.
Nutrinova Netherlands B.V.
Nutrinova Netherlands B.V. ("Nutrinova") is primarily engaged in the production and supply of the sweetener acesulfame potassium or “Ace-K”, along with the preservatives potassium sorbate and sorbic acid, which are mainly used in the food industry. Nutrinova supplies its food sweetener and preservative products into the State from its production facility in Frankfurt, Germany.
Contacts
Leo Hopkins leohopkins@ccpc.ie
