Transactions


Target Girasol Natural Products
Deal Type Debt & Equity Financing
Buyer Natural Planet Holding
Territory
Transaction Description

About Karmijn Kapitaal

Karmijn Kapitaal is an investment company based in Amsterdam, focusing on Dutch companies in various sectors with a turnover of at least €5 million. The company has several participations, including a unique childcare organisation, a beer brewery, a provider of storage and hedging solutions for the environmental and biogas industry, and an auction platform.

About Natural Planet Holding

Natural Planet Holding produces natural, water-free cosmetics under the We Love the Planet brand and for private labels at its factory in Beverwijk. Sustainability is the standard, with minimal CO2 emissions, the use of natural raw materials and recyclable packaging. The company has big European growth ambitions, both organically and through a buy and build strategy, and aims to make the personal care market more sustainable.

About Girasol Natural Products

Girasol Natural Products is an expert in formulating and producing customised natural liquid cosmetics for third parties, including essential oils, herbal extracts and skincare. All products are made from natural ingredients without harmful chemicals. The company is committed to environmentally friendly practices such as sustainable packaging and ethical sourcing.

Role of Match Plan

Match Plan assisted Karmijn Kapitaal throughout the financing process. This included drafting a financing memorandum, including the desired financing structure, selecting and approaching financiers, establishing an appropriate financing structure, and reviewing documentation.

Industry Sector
ICFG Office

ICFG Netherlands / Match Plan assists Natural Planet Holding in acquisition financing of Girasol Natural Products

Transaction Details

Natural Planet Holding, a portfolio company of Karmijn Kapitaal, recently acquired Girasol Natural Products. Match Plan assisted Karmijn Kapitaal in securing financing to acquire the shares in Girasol. With this acquisition, Natural Planet Holding is taking a strategic step towards building a leading European platform for manufacturing companies and brands in the sustainable cosmetics industry.