Advent Int?l sells Aviagen.

Advent International has sold Aviagen International Group to Erich Wesjohann GmbH & Co KG, currently a 21% stakeholder in Aviagen. The purchase price has not been disclosed.

Advent International acquired Aviagen in May 2003 in a secondary buyout from BC Partners. During its ownership, Advent has supported the company by making three acquisitions:

the purchases of Benelux-based distributor Ross EPI, central

European distributor Babolna Breeding Farms, and the US facilities and operations of turkey breeder BUTA.

Performance has also been improved through the introduction of new and enhanced products, which resulted in an increase in US market share. In the period from 2002 to 2004, Aviagen’s turnover increased by 25%.