Suzano Acquires 15% Stake in Lenzing AG for €230M, Forms Long-Term Partnership with B&C Group
B&C Group ("B&C") and Suzano S.A. ("Suzano") today announce that Suzano has entered into a long-term partnership with B&C with respect to its majority stake in Lenzing AG ("Lenzing" or "the company"), the Vienna-listed leading global supplier of cellulosic fibres for the textile and non-wovens industry.
Under the terms of the agreement, Suzano will acquire a 15 percent stake in Lenzing from B&C and the two shareholders will form a long-term syndicate which will hold the majority stake (52.25 percent) in the company. Subject to the closing of the transaction, B&C will hold a 37.25 percent stake in Lenzing and keep the role as controlling member of the new syndicate, with Suzano holding the minority stake of 15 percent. The price per share will be EUR 39.70, with a total acquisition purchase price of EUR 230 million to be fully paid at closing.
As part of the long-term partnership, Suzano has the option to acquire an additional 15 percent stake in the company from B&C until the end of 2028. The agreement also stipulates that B&C will remain a committed long-term shareholder in the company.