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March 2021

Inflexion exits Kynetec after strong UK and international growth

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Inflexion is pleased to announce that it has sold its investment in Kynetec, a leader in agricultural and animal health market research, data and insights, to US-based Paine Schwartz Partners.  The transaction follows a nearly five-year partnership and delivers a strong return, marking the fifth exit for Inflexion funds over the past 9 months.

In 2016 Inflexion carved Kynetec out of its listed German parent GfK. The company subsequently embarked on an ambitious growth journey, with significant investment into technology and acquisitive-led growth, including the transformational purchase of Germany-based Kleffmann Group. The successful partnership with Inflexion strengthened the firm’s operations in North and South America, Asia and Europe, resulting in a global business operating in 30 countries.

We have made important progress growing Kynetec and are proud of our accomplishments since the company was founded in 2002. Just over a year ago, we took a meaningful step expanding our global footprint and capabilities with the acquisition of Kleffmann Group. Inflexion’s support made such growth opportunities possible on our journey to become a global market leader of data and insights in agriculture and animal health. We are excited to continue that journey with Paine Schwartz Partners.
Daniel Wirth CEO, Kynetec
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