Hartree Partners acquires majority of ED&F Man’s legacy debt and three business units
Aug 12, 2024•over 1 year ago
Acquiring Company
Hartree Partners
Acquired Company
ED&F Man Commodities
Description
Hartree Partners, a global energy and commodities trading company, has completed the acquisition of the majority of ED&F Man’s outstanding A2 and B1 senior secured legacy debt and also acquired ED&F Man Commodities’ three business units Volcafe (coffee), ED&F Man Liquid Products (molasses, animal feeds and fish oil) and ED&F Man Sugar.
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