Univar Closes Earthoil Acquisition

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. and BURY ST. EDMUNDS, England, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Univar Ltd., has successfully completed the acquisition of Earthoil ("Earthoil Plantations Limited").  Earthoil was a subsidiary of Treatt plc, the London-listed manufacturer and supplier of innovative ingredient solutions for the flavor, fragrance, beverage, and consumer products industries.  In 2017, the Company generated approximately $11 million in annual sales.

"The Earthoil acquisition is a perfect example of our disciplined approach to investment as these assets can be leveraged across our personal care vertical in multiple regional segments," said David Jukes, president and chief executive officer.  "The execution of our global strategy includes acquiring specialty products and capabilities that benefit customers around the world."

Earthoil will become part of Univar's personal care business and operate as usual while the integration process is completed.

"The successful closure of the Earthoil acquisition is an important step for Univar's European and global natural beauty and personal care market," said Nick Powell, Univar's president of EMEA and APAC.  "The acquisition of Earthoil allows us to add a natural ingredient product portfolio and better meet the needs of our customers and key supplier partners."

"Earthoil is an excellent extension of Univar's existing natural beauty and personal care product line," said Richard Eyles, Earthoil general manager.  "I'm really excited about this next chapter and look forward to serving our valued customers better by combining Univar's global sales reach, distribution expertise and formulation laboratories with Earthoil's expertise in sourcing its provenance-rich range of essential oils and vegetable oils."

About Univar
Founded in 1924, Univar (NYSE: UNVR) is a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, working with leading suppliers worldwide.  Supported by a comprehensive team of sales and technical professionals with deep specialty and market expertise, Univar operates hundreds of distribution facilities throughout North America, Western Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Univar delivers tailored customer solutions through a broad product and services portfolio sustained by one of the most extensive industry distribution networks in the world.  For more information, visit www.univar.com

About Earthoil
Earthoil specializes in the supply of pure, organic, fair trade essential and cold pressed vegetable seed oils. Ethical, fair and sustainable trade is at the heart of Earthoil.  The company offers an extensive product portfolio of natural raw materials to a wide range of organizations within the personal care sector.

Through an integrated supply chain, we deliver high-quality organic, fair trade ingredients by maintaining clear operational standards in growing, handling, storage and distribution.  Earthoil's experience and reputation in the marketing of essential and pressed seed oils is underpinned by our direct experience in farming and extraction. We also work closely with certifiers, processors and growers to ensure our products meet the most exacting quality standards.  Earthoil's organic and fair trade certified products are supplied worldwide.

Earthoil is an expert in certified organic oils, and can help develop new market opportunities for both established and unique oils from around the world.

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SOURCE Univar Inc.

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