We advised Evergreen Garden Care, an Exponent portfolio company, on the acquisition of Agaris Latvia.
About the acquisition
The transaction, together with the acquisition of other Agaris entities in France, Poland and Belgium will help Evergreen Garden Care in significantly expanding its continental footprint.
Agaris group is the leading producer and distributor of high-quality substrates, soil improvers and soil covers for both retail and professional markets.
This strategic transaction underscores Evergreen’s commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation, and promotes the group’s ambition to further enhance its leadership in the European horticultural sector.
Evergreen Garden Care is a portfolio company of Exponent, a leading European private equity firm based in London and Dublin, focused on investing in established and high-quality founder, family and corporate-owned companies.
Our team and involvement
In cooperation with A&O Shearman we provided assistance with legal due diligence on Agaris Latvia, as well as assisting with matters related to the completion of the transaction. Our team was led by managing partner Eva Berlaus, together with senior associate Līva Aleksejeva. Our team included associate Alise Igale, senior associate Liene Ābola and counsel Andis Burkevics.
