Sidley Advises Darling Ingredients Inc. in Its US$1.2 Billion Acquisition of Gelnex

Sidley is advising Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) in its definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of Gelnex, a global producer of collagen products, for approximately US$1.2 billion in cash. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2023.

The Sidley team is being led by Aaron J. Rigby (M&A and Private Equity), and includes Sean Sawyer (M&A and Private Equity); David J. Siegel and Joy Kerr (Real Estate); Jen Fernandez and Andrew W. Shoyer (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); Karen Kazmerzak, Patrick J. Harrison, Edward W. Sharon, Laurenz Bové, and Bethany Wise (Antitrust/Competition); Tara M. Lancaster (Tax); Diane C. McEnroe (Food, Drug and Medical Device Regulatory); and Lauren G. Grau (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions).