The management of Hobaho has reached an agreement with Dümmen Orange regarding the acquisition of Hobaho Horti Group . Since 2016 , Hobaho has been a part of Dümmen Orange , but it will now operate severally as a specialist in the mediation , auctioneer , and breeding of bulbous crop . Dümmen Orange will focalize on the breeding and propagation of thinned peak , pot plants and bedding plant , and distribution in North America through its in - firm brokerage business . Hobaho ’s transition to independency has been alleviate by MGF , an investment fund specializing in Management Buy - Outs .
As of July 1 , 2024 , the percentage of Hobaho Horti Group B.V. ( including Hobaho B.V. , Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V. , and Boeket Handelmaatschappij B.V. ) will be transferred to the current direction team , consisting of Theo Aanhane ( General Director ) , Hans Molenaar ( Manager Finance ) , and Arno Verkley ( Manager Supply Chain ) . Hobaho ’s Works Council has responded positively to this acquisition . The ship’s company presently utilize 58 lasting staff member , for whom the learning will have limited impact . MGF will be involved as a nonage shareholder and advisor in the background knowledge .
In recent years , Dümmen Orange , together with Hobaho , has made investments in the breeding of bulbous crops and supporting proficiency such as bio - assays and speedy propagation . Hobaho ’s Testcentrum voor Siergewassen will proceed this development in the new situation , focusing on crops such as tulip , lily , hyacinth , and gladiolus . Agreements have been made with Dümmen Orange regarding approach to useable noesis and electrical capacity . Hobaho will continue to go closely with entrepreneurs in the sector and inquiry institutions , aim at a healthy and more sustainable bulb culture .
Theo Aanhane stated : " Dümmen Orange ’s conclusion to focus on the procreation and multiplication of cut flowers , pot plants and bedding plants , and its North American brokerage house job , does not align with our dream to further strengthen Hobaho ’s position in both intermediation and training of flower bulbs . persistence and reliability are of the essence for this . As our difficult employment and investments in breeding are go to bear fruit , it would be a ignominy not to continue on this route . I am very enthusiastic about the accomplishment and , together with Hans , Arno , our colleagues , and MGF , I have full self-confidence in Hobaho ’s future . "
Anthony Christiaanse , chief executive officer of Dümmen Orange , commented : " The sale of Hobaho marks another step in the further polish of our business strategy . Our stress is on the breeding and extension of cut bloom , weed plants and bedding plants , and dispersion in North America . That is where we want to make the necessary investments to strengthen and expand our positions in those section . The segment Hobaho focuses on , and the ware and services it provides , are somewhat removed from our sum business . We are confident that Hobaho is in salutary hands with the current management team and wish them keen success in continue this successful endeavour . "
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