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Scoular completed acquisition of Legumex Walker Inc.'s special crops division
Nov. 26, 2015
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United StatesScoular, a leading U.S.-based agricultural marketing company, is expanding its reach into new geographies and products with the completion of its acquisition of Legumex Walker Inc.'s (LWI) Special Crops Division, a global merchandiser and processor of special crops, pulses, and associated healthy, specialty food ingredients.
In September, Scoular entered into an agreement with LWI to acquire substantially all of the assets of LWI's Special Crops Division for CAD $94 million plus the amount of net working capital at closing. The transaction was finalized today after meeting all regulatory requirements. Scoular now owns the Legumex Walker name and its affiliated special crops business, while the seller of the business has changed its name to LWP Capital Inc.
The new-to-Scoular special crops business is engaged in primary and value-added processing of special crops at 14 operating facilities in Canada, the U.S., and China. It boasts a diverse product offering, ranging from various grades of pulses, including lentils, whole and split peas, edible beans, and chickpeas, to other special crops such as canaryseed, flaxseed, and sunflower seed. Nearly all 300+ employees of the former LWI special crops business, including its management team, joined Scoular's ranks effective today and will continue to operate the business at the existing locations.
Bob Ludington, Chief Operating Officer for Scoular, says entering the special crops business is a natural and strategic extension of the company's portfolio. "Our role in the market, whether dealing in high volume commodities or niche specialty products, is to connect local supply to global demand. We have a very long history—nearly 125 years—of working with producers to seek to the best markets for their production. We accomplish this by developing strong relationships with growers and consumptive customers to understand and meet their unique requirements. We also work closely with transportation and logistics providers to ship products by truck, rail, barge, or container."
Anthony Kulbacki will continue in his role as the executive responsible for the special crops business, now reporting to Mr. Ludington.
Mr. Kulbacki emphasized the importance of Scoular's solid foundation and long-term commitment to agriculture.
Source: Scoular
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