InVivo, an agricultural group, agreed to acquire United Malt, a maltster, for AUD1.5bn. “Today’s announcement is completely in line with the strategic approach we designed for Malteries Soufflet in 2021 with our strategic partners, KKR, Bpifrance and Crédit Agricole Group. The acquisition of United Malt is a unique opportunity to reinforce our presence in the high-value craft beer market, expand our geographical footprint to new strategic markets, and accelerate our ambitious strategy in the malt sector. A larger global platform would also enable customers to access increased resources and support their own growth ambitions. This acquisition would be a key step in our journey to becoming a global leader in the malt sector,” Thierry Blandinières, InVivo CEO.