The project includes the establishment of a modern innovation campus with laboratories for an additional 250 scientists.

The aim is to create future-proof facilities for research & development sustaining Chr. Hansen’s strong position as preferred supplier of natural ingredients and microbial solutions to the global food, health and agricultural industries.

In addition to the labs, a major new application center will be established where Chr. Hansen, together with customers from all over the world, can test and tailor-make new and innovative products in a realistic production environment.

“This is truly an exciting project for Chr. Hansen, who has been growing steadily over the past years. With this investment we will ensure room for growth and innovation gearing ourselves for the future, which looks promising for a company that offers natural and sustainable solutions to some of world’s most important challenges such as reducing food waste, feeding a growing world population and reducing the use of chemicals. A modern, flexible workplace with state-of-the-art labs in inspiring surroundings will help attract the talents we need to stay at the forefront and proceed on the sustainability journey. Moreover, it will contribute to strengthening our long-term position as a leading bioscience company,” says CFO Soeren Westh Lonning.

Catella Corporate Finance has acted as exclusive financial advisor to Chr. Hansen.

“Chr. Hansen has gone through one of the most impressive growth journeys in recent Danish business history and continues to expand its premises. In close cooperation with Chr. Hansen, we have executed a tightly managed structured tender process. The focus of the process has been not only to create the right financial solution, but also to find the right partner for a long-term cooperation. During the process, we have experienced substantial interest from leading global as well as local investors. PensionDanmark is a long-term and financially strong partner with significant and proven experience in complex real estate development projects. Furthermore, PensionDanmark’s organisation shares Chr. Hansen’s focus on sustainability and social responsibility. We truly appreciate the trust and mandate given to Catella by Chr. Hansen and believe we have found the ideal partner for Chr. Hansen as the company gears up for a sustainable future,” says Jesper Bo Hansen, Head of Corporate Finance at Catella.