Acquisition History / Marico Ltd / Zea Maize Private Limited (4700BC) (93.27%)
Marico Ltd Acquires Zea Maize Private Limited (4700BC) (93.27%)
Announced January 26, 2026 — $25.6M
What happened
Zea Maize owns 4700BC, one of India's leading premium gourmet snacking brands. Marico agreed to acquire 93.27% of its paid-up share capital from PVR INOX for an aggregate consideration of up to Rs 226.83 crore.
- Acquirer
- Marico Ltd
- Target
- Zea Maize Private Limited (4700BC) (93.27%)
- Announced
- January 26, 2026
- Price
- $25.6M
- Industry
- Gourmet snacks
- Buyer type
- Strategic acquirer
- Status
- Announced, not yet closed
By the numbers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition
When did Marico Ltd acquire Zea Maize Private Limited (4700BC) (93.27%)?
Marico Ltd acquired Zea Maize Private Limited (4700BC) (93.27%) on January 26, 2026. This was Marico Ltd's 1st publicly tracked acquisition out of 1 we have on record.
How much did Marico Ltd pay for Zea Maize Private Limited (4700BC) (93.27%)?
Marico Ltd paid $25.6M for Zea Maize Private Limited (4700BC) (93.27%).
What does Zea Maize Private Limited (4700BC) (93.27%) do?
Zea Maize owns 4700BC, one of India's leading premium gourmet snacking brands. Marico agreed to acquire 93.27% of its paid-up share capital from PVR INOX for an aggregate consideration of up to Rs 226.83 crore.
What other Gourmet snacks companies has Marico Ltd acquired?
Zea Maize Private Limited (4700BC) (93.27%) is Marico Ltd's only publicly tracked acquisition in Gourmet snacks so far.