Cibus Capital to acquire Aweta from Standard Investment

Oaklins’ team in the Netherlands acted as exclusive sell‑side advisor to Aweta’s shareholders, including majority shareholder Standard Investment and the company’s management team, in the sale of Aweta to Cibus Capital (advisor to Cibus Fund II). Standard Investment has reached an agreement with Cibus Capital on the sale of Aweta, a global leader in fruit and vegetable sorting, grading and packing equipment. Completion of the transaction is expected in the coming weeks. Under Cibus’ ownership Aweta will pursue further international growth and accelerate investment in research and development, supporting the installed base and product innovation, including software and AI capabilities. Aweta’s existing leadership team will continue to lead the business. Aweta has been a market leader for more than 60 years in the design, assembly and service of post‑harvest sorting, grading and packing equipment for the fresh produce industry, with particular strength in greenhouse vegetables such as cucumbers and peppers. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company reported approximately US$97 million in annual revenue, employs more than 250 people and has systems deployed across an extensive installed base in over 50 countries. Cibus Fund II is a sustainable food and agriculture investment fund managed by Cibus Capital, a London‑based firm. The fund invests at the intersection of technology, food and agriculture, backing businesses that create impact through differentiated products and capabilities that build sustainable competitive advantages and strengthen value‑chain resilience. Cibus’ familiarity with Aweta — including portfolio exposure to Aweta’s customer base — and Aweta’s technology leadership and aftermarket potential informed the investment. Standard Investment, a shareholder of Aweta since 2013, is a private equity firm focused on hands‑on investments in Northwest Europe and manages a portfolio of 24 companies with more than 4,500 employees and turnover in excess of US$1.7 billion. Oaklins (represented Aweta’s shareholders, including Standard Investment and the management team) with a team composed by: Frank de Hek - Managing Partner; Geert Damman - Partner; Koen Bodewes - Associate Director; Tobias Hak - Associate; Daaf Onijs - Associate; Florine Mijnhardt - Analyst; Minne Verboom - Analyst.

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Cibus Capital to acquire Aweta from Standard Investment

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