Jump to navigation ENGLISH | 中文 | 日本語 Givaudan engage your senses Search Our company Flavours Fragrances | Sustainability Investors Careers Media Home › Investors › Shareholder information › Share price history Creating shareholder value Givaudan has created over CHF 15 billion in value for shareholders in the form of dividend payments and share price appreciation since the Company’s spin-off in 2000 and the end of 2016. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange, ticker symbol 1064593 GIVN. Givaudan share price development in CHF since its spin-off in 2000 Source: Bloomberg as of 30-06-2015 More information about our recent history of acquisitions Givaudan acquires Activ International 17 January 2017 | As part of its 2020 strategy to strengthen capabilities in natural flavour solutions to its customers, Givaudan today announced that it has acquired Activ International. Activ International offers a range of natural and organic flavours, marine extracts, seafood and vegetable based culinary solutions to customers. With headquarters in Bienne (Switzerland), Activ operates from locations in Somerset (New Jersey, USA), Melaka (Malaysia), Mitry-Mory (Paris, France) and Arequipa (Peru), employing globally 170 employees. Read the media release Givaudan acquires Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings 23 May 2016 | As part of its 2020 strategy to strengthen capabilities in integrated solutions, Givaudan today announced that it is acquiring ConAgra Foods’ Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings business. Spicetec offers a range of flavours, spices and savoury seasoning solutions to customers, primarily in North America and operates from locations in Omaha, Nebraska; Carol Stream, Illinois and Cranbury, New Jersey, employing 280 people. The transaction is expected to add approximately USD 185 million to Givaudan’s revenue on a full year basis. Read media release Givaudan acquires Induchem 31 August 2015 | Givaudan today announced that it has acquired 100% of the shares of Induchem Holding AG and its subsidiaries. Induchem’s portfolio of products is based on a wide range of innovative and highly functional active ingredients with proven efficacy results, as well as research expertise in fields such as biocatalysis, metagenomics, and biochemical synthesis. Induchem primarily operates from Volketswil, Switzerland, Toulouse, France and New York, USA, and employs 65 people. Read media release Givaudan acquires Soliance 3 June 2014 | Givaudan announced today that it has acquired 100% of the shares of Soliance SA and its subsidiaries. Soliance provides innovative cosmetic solutions to its international clients and partners and develops high added-value active ingredients, derived from vegetable sources, microorganisms and microalgae. Soliance currently has two sites in France, located in Pomacle and Ile Grande, and employs 96 people. While terms of the deal have not been disclosed, the Soliance operations would have represented approximately CHF 25 million of incremental sales to Givaudan’s results in 2013 on a proforma basis. Givaudan will fund the transaction from existing resources. The acquisition will strengthen Givaudan’s process development and research capabilities and build on Givaudan’s existing active cosmetic ingredients business and enhance our current portfolio offering. Read media release Givaudan acquires Quest 2 March 2007 | On 2 March 2007, Givaudan acquired Quest International, a division of ICI Plc. The acquisition was announced on 22 November 2006 at a price of CHF 2.8 billion and seeks to extend Givaudan’s leadership position in all strategic segments of the fragrance and flavour industry. This acquisition was fully in line with Givaudan’s strategy to focus on developing markets and to capture opportunities in key segments and at key customers. It will strengthen Givaudan’s current leadership and accelerate future growth, especially in important markets of Asia Pacific, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Africa and the Middle East. Read media release Have a question? FAQ Contact us Related Navigation SIX Swiss Exchange Analysts coverage and consensus Financial information Download List 2016 Investor Fact Sheet Services Print this page RSS Follow us on Stock price | GIVN: 1,917.00 (-24.00) -1.24% Updated 28.04.2017 05:30 pm CEST © Givaudan Contact Legal Locations Sitemap By continuing to browse our website, you agree to the use of cookies, including advertisement cookies. For more information on how to manage your cookies preferences, please visit our Legal Terms. X