Match Plan assists Natural Planet Holding in acquisition financing of Girasol Natural Products

Natural Planet Holding, a portfolio company of Karmijn Kapitaal, recently acquired Girasol Natural Products. Match Plan assisted Karmijn Kapitaal in obtaining financing to acquire the shares in Girasol.

With this acquisition, Natural Planet Holding takes a strategic step toward building a leading European platform for manufacturing companies and brands in the sustainable cosmetics industry.

About Karmijn Kapitaal

Karmijn Kapitaal is an investment company based Amsterdam focused on Dutch companies in various sectors with revenues of at least €5 million. The business has several holdings, including a unique childcare organization, a beer brewery, a provider of storage and hedging solutions for the environmental and biogas industry, and an auction platform.

About Natural Planet Holding

Natural Planet Holding produces natural, water-free cosmetics under the We Love the Planet brand and for private labels at its Beverwijk plant. Sustainability is the standard, with minimal CO2 emissions, the use of natural raw materials and recyclable packaging. The business has big European growth ambitions, both organically and through a buy and build strategy, and aims to make the personal care market more sustainable.

About Girasol Natural Products

Girasol Natural Products is an expert in formulating and manufacturing customized natural liquid cosmetics for third parties, including essential oils, herbal extracts and skin care. All products are made from natural ingredients without harmful chemicals. The business is committed to environmentally friendly practices such as sustainable packaging and ethical sourcing.

Role of Match Plan

Match Plan assisted Karmijn Kapitaal throughout the financing process. This included preparing a financing memorandum, including the desired financing structure, selecting and approaching financiers, establishing an appropriate financing structure, and reviewing documentation. Match Plan's deal team consisted of Leon Koorevaar, Yvo Bruin and Niels Beckers.