DSM subsidiary DSM Nutritional Products Ltd. has acquired privately owned Pentapharm Holding Ltd. Pentapharm is a developer and producer of active ingredients and system solutions for the cosmetics industry but also has a presence in pharmaceutical and diagnostics markets, offering specialized products for niche applications in the context of human blood coagulation disorders. The company posted sales of approximately $50 million last year. Financial terms were not disclosed.

“We are very pleased with this acquisition, as it further enriches our existing Personal Care portfolio of vitamins and sun-filters with highly specialized actives based on innovative technologies,” said Krijn Rietveld, senior vice president and head of new business development, DSM Nutritional Products.