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Note 5.6. Mengniu (EDP International, China) and Yashili (Specialized Nutrition, China)
Background to the acquisition of these equity interests
In 2013, Danone, COFCO and Mengniu announced the signing of agreements to accelerate the development of fresh dairy products in
China. Under the terms of these agreements, Danone became a strategic shareholder in Mengniu and a joint venture for the production
and sale of fresh dairy products in China was established by the pooling of the respective assets of the two companies. Danone owns
20% and Mengniu 80% of the new joint venture. In 2014, Danone, Mengniu and Yashili decided to extend their strategic
alliance into
infant milk formula in China. This enabled Danone to hold a 25% stake in Yashili and become its second-largest
shareholder behind
Mengniu, which owns a 51% stake. Lastly, in 2016, the Dumex activity in China was merged with Yashili, thereby building a strong local
infant milk formula brand platform.
Mengniu (EDP International, China)
Accounting treatment of the investment
This
investment, which is a strategic
investment for the Group, is recognized under
Investments in associates,
since the Group has
significant influence over the financial and operating policies of the Mengniu group due to (i) its role as a strategic shareholder in the
Mengniu group pursuant to the agreements with COFCO, (ii) its participation in Mengniu’s governance, and (iii) the Group’s operating
involvement in Mengniu’s fresh dairy products activities.
Main financial information
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