# Kerry to acquire part of Chr. Hansen lactase business

Kerry Group agreed to acquire part of Chr. Hansen's lactase business as part of the merger approval process of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2023-12-14
- Status: announced
- Products: lactase enzymes
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Kerry](https://endata.com/companies/19632.md) (acquirer)
- [Chr. Hansen](https://endata.com/companies/50197.md) (target)

## Sources

- [dairyprocessing.com](https://www.dairyprocessing.com/articles/topic/116-mergers-and-acquistions?page=13), 2023-12-14: "The transaction forms part of the merger approval process of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen."

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