HUL signs agreement with Everstone for sale of Modern bakery business

08 Sep 2015 Evaluate

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has signed an agreement for the sale and transfer of its bread and bakery business under the brand – ‘Modern’ to Nimman Foods, an investee company of the Everstone Group, for an undisclosed consideration. The company’s decision to divest is in line with its strategy to exit non-core businesses, while continuing to drive its growth agenda in the core packaged foods business.

The company’s bread and bakery business consists of a full range of white and sweet breads, health and wellness breads and value added bakery products such as cakes, muffins, buns, pays, cream rolls under the well-known ‘Modern’ brand name. The business currently has six own operating manufacturing units and a network of franchisees across India.

The transaction is subject to statutory approvals and requisite clearances. It includes sale and transfer of the ‘Modern’ brand and business on a going concern basis. The company and Everstone will work together to secure the necessary approvals to complete the transaction over the next few months. The company will continue to manage the operations until the completion of the transaction.

HUL is India’s largest fast moving consumer goods company, with leadership in Home & Personal Care Products and Foods & Beverages. HUL's brands, spread across 20 distinct consumer categories, touch the lives of two out of three Indians.

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