AcquisitionsJun 8, 2026, 02:22 AM
Ingredion to Acquire Tate & Lyle for $5.0B; 59% Premium
AI Summary
Ingredion Incorporated announced a recommended all-cash offer to acquire Tate & Lyle PLC for approximately $5.0 billion (£3.7 billion). The acquisition, offering a 59% premium to Tate & Lyle's share price, aims to create a global leader in specialty ingredient solutions by broadening Ingredion’s platform across texturants, sugar reduction, and fortification. The combined entity is expected to deliver approximately $130 million in annual net cost synergies by the end of 2030 and be adjusted EPS accretive in the first year post-completion.
Key Highlights
- Ingredion offered to acquire Tate & Lyle for approximately $5.0 billion (£3.7 billion).
- The offer of 595 pence per share represents a 59% premium to Tate & Lyle's May 13, 2026 closing price.
- Expected to achieve approximately $130 million in run-rate net cost synergies by end of 2030.
- One-time costs to achieve synergies are estimated at approximately $175 million by end of 2030.
- The acquisition is expected to be adjusted EPS accretive to Ingredion shareholders in the first year.
- Pro forma net leverage at completion is expected to be approximately 3.0x net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA.
- Leverage is targeted to reduce to approximately 2.5x within 18 months post-completion.
- Completion of the acquisition is expected in the second half of 2027.
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