# EW GROUP acquires Hygiena from Warburg Pincus

EW GROUP, a German strategic holding company, announced the acquisition of Hygiena, a leader in food safety and environmental testing solutions, from Warburg Pincus. The transaction is expected to close in March 2021; terms were not disclosed.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-02-16
- Where: Camarillo, California, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: food safety diagnostic solutions, environmental testing solutions
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [Warburg Pincus](https://endata.com/companies/609.md) (investor)
- [Warburg Pincus](https://endata.com/companies/609.md) (partner)
- [Hygiena](https://endata.com/companies/20716.md) (target)
- [EW GROUP](https://endata.com/companies/53273.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ew-group-announces-the-acquisition-of-hygiena-from-warburg-pincus-to-form-a-leading-food-safety-veterinary-and-environmental-diagnostic-solutions-company-301228922.html), 2021-02-16: "This new partnership with EW GROUP will accelerate our growth, enhance our global capabilities, and expand our portfolio of products for our customers."
- [biochek.com](https://www.biochek.com/ew-group-announces-the-acquisition-of-hygiena-from-warburg-pincus/), 2021-02-18: "We have always been committed to providing the best-in-class diagnostics and customer support around the world."
- [provisioneronline.com](https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/110642-ew-group-announces-the-acquisition-of-hygiena-from-warburg-pincus), 2021-02-19: "This new partnership with EW GROUP will accelerate our growth, enhance our global capabilities, and expand our portfolio of products for our customers."

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