Flavour firm Rudolf Wild sells shares

The private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) has acquired shares in German food flavour firm Rudolf Wild.

Chairman of Wild, Dr Hans-Peter Wild, says, “This strategic partnership will allow us to tap into the capital markets and financing sources that have previously been unavailable to us, thereby driving more rapid growth of our business.” Wild added that its fruit preparation businesses in Germany, France and Poland will not be affected by the deal.

Dr Wild will remain the majority shareholder and the operational business will continue to be managed by the Wild’s management.