Acquiring Company
Umios Corporation
Acquired Company
High Liner Foods
Japan
LunenburgFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingFood and BeverageHospitalityRetailFood ProcessingDescription
High Liner Foods has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement to be acquired by Umios Corporation for C$27.00 per share in cash. The offer values High Liner at approximately C$804 million on a fully diluted equity basis and C$1.25 billion on an enterprise value basis, with a premium of about 79% to the October 23, 2026 closing price. Thornridge Holdings, holding about 41.4% of shares, and the directors and officers have agreed to vote in favour, covering roughly 45.4% of outstanding shares.
Quick answer
Umios Corporation is acquiring High Liner Foods for $573.6 million, announced October 26, 2026. Umios Corporation is based in Japan.
- How much did Umios Corporation pay for High Liner Foods?
- The reported deal value is $573.6 million.
- What does Umios Corporation do?
- Umios is one of the world's largest seafood and marine-protein companies and a longstanding supplier to High Liner Foods.
- Where are Umios Corporation and High Liner Foods based?
- Umios Corporation is based in Japan. High Liner Foods is based in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Frequently asked
Who acquired High Liner Foods?
High Liner Foods was acquired by Umios Corporation, based in Japan. The deal was reported on October 26, 2026. Umios is one of the world's largest seafood and marine-protein companies and a longstanding supplier to High Liner Foods. Umios Corporation is privately held and operates in Food and Beverage.
When did Umios Corporation acquire High Liner Foods?
Umios Corporation's acquisition of High Liner Foods was reported on October 26, 2026. High Liner Foods has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement to be acquired by Umios Corporation for C$27.00 per share in cash. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does High Liner Foods do?
High Liner Foods is a leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. It is privately held, operating in Manufacturing, and is based in Lunenburg.
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