94.6% of Frutarom shareholders support IFF deal
9 Aug 2018IFF and Frutarom have announced that Frutarom shareholders voted to approve the proposed combination of Frutarom and IFF at the special general meeting of Frutarom shareholders.

IFF and Frutarom have announced that Frutarom shareholders voted to approve the proposed combination of Frutarom and IFF at the special general meeting of Frutarom shareholders. Of the votes cast at the special general meeting, 94.6% percent were in favor of the proposed merger, representing approximately 74.7% of all outstanding shares.
“We are pleased that Frutarom shareholders have approved the combination with IFF, marking another milestone on our path to unlock the value creation potential of the combined company,” said IFF Chairman and CEO, Andreas Fibig. “Together, IFF and Frutarom will become a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, with a broader customer base, more diversified product offerings and increased market penetration. Through our integration planning work, we continue to be confident in the opportunities that lie ahead and the ability of the combination to accelerate profitable growth, enhance free cash flow and generate greater returns for IFF shareholders.”Ori Yehudai, President and CEO of Frutarom, said, “We appreciate the support from our shareholders as this transaction represents a landmark moment for Frutarom, delivers significant and immediate cash value to our shareholders and provides an opportunity to participate in the substantial potential upside of the combination. We continue to work closely with IFF's management team to ensure the successful completion and integration of our two great companies, and we look forward to driving growth by capitalizing on the best of both organizations.”Related news

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