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KANKAKEE, Ill., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

--Transaction Creates a Global Leader in Plant Sterol Esters and Natural

Vitamin E

Kensing, LLC ("Kensing" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of Natural

Vitamin E, Plant Sterols and high-purity surfactants, and a portfolio company

of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC ("One Rock"), today announced its acquisition

of Vitae Naturals ("Vitae"), a leading producer of Plant Sterol Esters and

Non-GMO Natural Vitamin E derivatives for the food, nutrition and skin care

end-markets.

"We are pleased to bring Vitae Naturals into the Kensing family," said Serge

Rogasik, Chief Executive Officer of Kensing. "This acquisition is highly

complementary, strengthens our footprint in Europe and enables further

expansion in food ingredients. This is an exciting time for both companies and

we look forward to partnering with the Vitae team to accelerate our growth

objectives."

Founded in 2000 in Talavera de la Reina, Spain, Vitae Naturals manufactures

Plant Sterol Esters under the Vitasterol(R) brand and Natural Vitamin E

derivatives under the Vitapherole(R) brand. Plant Sterol Esters have been

clinically proven to naturally lower cholesterol and help fight heart disease

when added to margarine spreads, yogurts, and supplements. Natural Vitamin E

derivatives are primarily used in vitamin supplements and as natural

antioxidants in food and cosmetic applications. Vitae Naturals serves a large

set of global customers in more than 40 countries across five continents.

"Our businesses share similar values and we are delighted to become a part of

the Kensing team," said Rafael Cano Mariblanca, General Manager of Vitae

Naturals. "Kensing provides a strong platform to build upon our position in our

existing markets and expand further into the personal care market. Together, we

have a truly diversified footprint with numerous opportunities for growth."

ABOUT KENSING

Kensing, LLC is a leading manufacturer of a broad range of specialty chemicals

derived from vegetable-oils including plant sterols, natural vitamin E, anionic

surfactants and esters. Headquartered in Kankakee, IL, Kensing's high-quality,

precisely formulated ingredients serve a diverse array of customers across the

home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, nutrition and agricultural markets.

Kensing is uniquely focused on providing customers with a superior level of

service, agility and expert collaboration to help them develop improved

products. To learn more, please visit www.kensingsolutions.com .

ABOUT VITAE NATURALS

Vitae Naturals is a Spanish company founded as Vitae Caps, S.A. in February

2000 with a strong international focus. Vitae's products are sold in more than

40 countries across five continents to nutrition and food, pharmaceutical,

cosmetic and animal feed sector. Vitae's manufacturing facility is based in

Talavera de la Reina. Vitae's product range includes proprietary formulations –

antioxidant systems, microencapsulated vitamin E and plant sterol esters. To

learn more, please visit: www.vitaenaturals.com .

ABOUT ONE ROCK

One Rock makes controlling investments in companies with potential for growth

and operational improvement using a rigorous approach that utilizes highly

experienced Operating Partners to identify, acquire and enhance businesses in

select industries. The involvement of these Operating Partners affords One Rock

the ability to conduct due diligence and consummate acquisitions and

investments in all types of situations, regardless of complexity. One Rock

works collaboratively with company management and its Operating Partners to

develop a comprehensive business plan focused on growing the enterprise and its

profitability to enhance long-term value. For more information, visit

www.onerockcapital.com .

MEDIA CONTACT

Hallie Erlich

Prosek Partners for One Rock Capital

pro-onerock@prosek.com

SOURCE: Kensing, LLC