Tech Company M&A Transactions

Virdia Acquisition

Virdia, operating out of Redwood City, was acquired by Stora Enso Oyj. The companies indicated that total deal value was $62 million.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Acquired By
Announced On
6/24/2014
Transaction Type
M&A
Amount
$62,000,000
M&A Terms
The upfront debt-free transaction value is approximately USD 33 million (EUR 24 million) with additional potential payouts totalling approximately USD 29 million (EUR 21 million) following completion of specific technical and commercial milestones by 2017.

Company Information

Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Clean Tech
Mailing Address
Undisclosed
Redwood City, CA 94065
USA
Email Address
Overview
Virdia is a leading developer of cellulosic sugars and lignin for use in the renewable chemicals, bio-energy and nutrition industries. The company's CASE proprietary process converts a wide range of cellulosic feedstock, including wood, energy crops and agricultural residues into highly refined sugars and lignin.
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Company News
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YouTube
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Philippe Lavielle
  Philippe Lavielle LinkedIn Profile  Philippe Lavielle Twitter Account  Philippe Lavielle News  Philippe Lavielle on Facebook
Chief Technical Officer
Robert Jansen
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VP - General Counsel
Brian Kinard
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