Key Takeaways
- EW Group completed its acquisition of Olmix Group on August 7, 2026, buying the company from previous owners Amadeite and Motion Equity Partners.
- Olmix, founded in 1995 and based in Brehan, Brittany, makes natural, biobased products for animal husbandry and crop production using algae, clay minerals and yeast.
- Olmix employs more than 900 people across nine industrial sites and sells in over 100 countries through its Animal Care and Plant Care segments.
- The company is a family-owned life-sciences holding with more than 300 subsidiaries, over 30,000 employees and operations in 50-plus countries.
- Financial terms were not disclosed; exclusive negotiations had begun in May 2026.
EW Group has completed its acquisition of Olmix Group, taking full ownership of the French natural-solutions company from previous owners Amadeite and Motion Equity Partners. The German family holding announced the closing on August 7, 2026, after entering exclusive talks in May.
EW Group Completes Olmix Acquisition
The transaction brings Olmix under EW Group, a life-sciences group active in genetics, animal health and diagnostics. Financial terms were not disclosed. Olmix keeps its focus on natural, biobased products for animal husbandry and crop production, an area EW Group said it intends to back with further investment.
Inside Olmix’s Natural Solutions Business
Founded in 1995 in Brittany and headquartered in Brehan, Olmix develops feed additives and plant inputs from marine and mineral raw materials such as algae, clay minerals and yeast. The company employs more than 900 people across nine industrial sites and distributes its products in over 100 countries.
A Deal Spanning Animal and Plant Care
Olmix runs two business segments, Animal Care and Plant Care. Its products serve livestock producers and crop production, placing the company in the market for natural alternatives to conventional additives and inputs. EW Group said it plans to support Olmix’s research and development, new technologies and international growth.
Leadership on the EW Group Deal
“We believe Olmix is a great cultural fit for EW Group. We are excited to support the company in its development and bring it to the next level,” said Michael Muller, Managing Director of Global FA Holding.
“Their commitment to strong investments in research and development, new technologies and international expansions will strengthen Olmix’s position to become the global leader in the natural biosourced solutions,” said Robert Clapham, CEO of Olmix.
