Agropor's Acquisition by Grupo Fuertes Consolidates Leadership
Deal News | Mar 04, 2025 | Finance Community ES 2 - Corporate M&A
Grupo Fuertes, a prominent Spanish business conglomerate with diversified interests, has completed the acquisition of Agropor through its subclass entity Cefusa. This strategic move sees Grupo Fuertes securing 100% ownership of Agropor, which is renowned for its advanced porcine breeding capabilities in the Murcia region. Agropor has demonstrated significant growth over the years, with a production tally exceeding 500,000 pigs and sales surpassing 100 million euros in the fiscal year 2024. This acquisition is set to consolidate Grupo Fuertes’ leadership position within the national agri-food industry, enhancing supply chains and overall value chains. Solventis CIB, with a team led by founder Alberto Moro, director Pepe Cárdenas, and analysts Sergio Marín and Martin Window, facilitated the transaction.
Sectors
- Agriculture and Livestock
- Food & Beverage
- Corporate Financial Advisory
Geography
- Spain – Both Grupo Fuertes and Agropor are based in Spain, with operations significantly impacting the national agricultural sector.
- Region of Murcia – Agropor is based in Murcia, a key area for its pig farming activities.
Industry
- Agriculture and Livestock – Agropor operates in pig farming, a prominent segment of agriculture and livestock.
- Food & Beverage – Grupo Fuertes engages in the food and beverage sector through its subsidiary brands.
- Corporate Financial Advisory – Solventis CIB provided advisory services for the acquisition deal.
Financials
- 100 million euros – Achieved sales figure by Agropor during the fiscal year 2024.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agropor | Target Company | Company | A leading company in pig farming in the Region of Murcia, known for its large-scale production and significant market position. |
| Grupo Fuertes | Bidding Company | Company | A major Spanish conglomerate with a broad business reach, focusing on agri-food and diversified investments. |
| Cefusa | Acquiring Entity | Company | A subsidiary of Grupo Fuertes involved in the acquisition transaction. |
| Solventis CIB | Corporate Financial Advisor | Company | Provided advisory for the acquisition. |
| Alberto Moro | Partner Founder at Solventis CIB | Person | Key individual in overseeing the acquisition process. |
| Pepe Cárdenas | Director at Solventis CIB | Person | Instrumental in the execution of the acquisition deal. |
| Sergio Marín | Senior Analyst at Solventis CIB | Person | Contributed to the analysis and advisory part of the acquisition. |
| Martín Window | Analyst at Solventis CIB | Person | Participated in the analytical process for the transaction. |