Fonterra to streamline Chilean operations
19 December 2019
FONTERRA TO STREAMLINE CHILEAN OPERATIONS
Fonterra has purchased the minority interest in Prolesur, held by Fundación Isabel Aninat (the
Fundación), as the Co-op looks to streamline its operations in Chile.
The Fundación has sold its 13.6% shareholding for $29.3 million NZD*, which takes Fonterra’s ownership
of Prolesur from 86.2% to 99.9%.
Prolesur is a milk processor in southern Chile which sells most of its production to Soprole. Soprole is a
leading consumer branded dairy company in Chile and is 99.9% owned by Fonterra.
Fonterra CEO AMENA Kelvin Wickham says this move will allow Fonterra to simplify the interface
between Prolesur and Soprole and take steps to better integrate the two businesses.
“Prolesur and Soprole are both strong businesses but their recent performance has been impacted by
challenging market conditions.
“Having the two more closely integrated will generate operating efficiencies across the supply chain from
milk collection, to processing and administration.
“It also allows us greater flexibility as we focus on realising the best value for the Co-op from our
businesses in Chile in line with our new strategy,” says Mr Wickham.
The remaining 0.1% of Prolesur’s shares are held by minority shareholders, which Fonterra will offer to
purchase at the same price per share being paid to the Fundación for its shareholding.
* NZD1.00 = CLP496.887
ENDS
For further information contact:
Philippa Norman
Fonterra Communications
Phone: +64 27 582 0492
Fonterra Co-operative Group
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