University of Leipzig spinout C-Lecta has agreed to an acquisition by Kerry, giving it access to additional markets.

Thomas Pfaadt, chief financial officer and managing director, and Marc Struhalla, CEO and managing director of C-Lecta (Photo: C-Lecta)

C-Lecta, a Germany-based enzyme engineering and bioprocess developer spun out of University of Leipzig, has agreed to an acquisition by food group Kerry for €137m ($155m).

The deal will give Kerry a 92% stake in the business, with the remainder held by C-Lecta’s management. The sum paid by Kerry remains…

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