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Henkell Takes Full Control of Freixenet After Buying Founders’ Remaining Stake

The buyout ushers in new investment to expand the cava maker across Asia as well as South America.

Overview

  • Germany’s Henkell acquired the remaining 50% of Freixenet from the Ferrer family and José Luis Bonet, becoming the sole owner.
  • Pedro Ferrer will remain linked to the company as President of Honor, a role he will share with Bonet to represent the brand in select institutions.
  • Transaction terms were not disclosed, with the company stating that details of the deal are confidential.
  • Henkell first entered Freixenet’s capital in 2018 with just over half the shares before equalizing to 50%, leading to eight years of joint management.
  • CEO Andreas Brokemper said Henkell will continue investing in Freixenet and target broader global reach, specifically in Asia and South America.