# Kerry acquires Ariake USA and Southeastern Mills coatings business

Kerry has struck a €325 million deal to acquire Ariake USA and Southeastern Mills' North American coatings and seasonings business, boosting its savory taste solutions and foodservice presence.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-12-14
- Where: Harrisonburg, Virginia; Rome, Georgia, United States
- Value: $367.0M (325.0M EUR)
- Status: announced
- Products: savory taste solutions, coatings, seasonings
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Kerry](https://endata.com/companies/19632.md) (acquirer)
- [Ariake USA](https://endata.com/companies/36169.md) (target)
- [Southeastern Mills](https://endata.com/companies/36170.md) (target)

## Sources

- [foodnavigator.com](https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/12/14/Kerry-goes-on-a-spending-spree-with-325m-367m-deal-to-acquire-Ariake-USA-and-Southeastern-Mills-NA-coatings-and-seasonings-business/), 2018-12-14: "Kerry has struck a c.€325m (c.$367m) deal to acquire Ariake USA, the North American Business of Ariake Japan Co., and Southeastern Mills North American coatings and seasonings business (SEM)."

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