Copeinca Acquired by Cooke with Antarctica Advisors as Co-Advisor

Deal News | Dec 02, 2024 | PR Newswire Cision Antarctica Advisors

Antarctica Advisors International, renowned for its expertise in the Seafood M&A sector, played a pivotal role as co-advisor in the sale of Corporacion Pesquera Inca S.A.C. (Copeinca) to Cooke Inc. Copeinca, a leading producer of fishmeal and fish oil based in Peru and boasting a significant operational scale with 45 vessels and 8 processing plants, was fully acquired by Cooke, a Canadian seafood leader. The transaction marks a significant expansion for Cooke, making them the largest fishmeal and fish oil producer globally. The leadership of both Copeinca and Cooke praised Antarctica Advisors' unique industry insights and strategic role in facilitating this acquisition.

Sectors

  • Seafood Industry
  • Investment Banking
  • Merger and Acquisition (M&A)

Geography

  • Peru – Copeinca, the target company in the transaction, is based in Peru, which is central to the article.
  • Canada – Cooke Inc., the acquiring company, is based in Canada, highlighting its geographical relevance.

Industry

  • Seafood Industry – The article centers around companies involved in the production and acquisition of fishmeal and fish oil, which are critical components of the global seafood industry.
  • Investment Banking – Antarctica Advisors International provides M&A advisory services, a core activity within the investment banking sector, making it relevant to the article.
  • Merger and Acquisition (M&A) – The article describes a major acquisition in the seafood industry, involving advisory roles critical to M&A activities.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Antarctica Advisors International CorpSell-side Investment Banking Co-AdvisorCompanyA leading M&A advisory firm specializing in the global seafood industry, providing advisory services in this transaction.
    Corporacion Pesquera Inca S.A.C. (Copeinca)Target CompanyCompanyOne of the largest fishmeal and fish oil producers in the world, with extensive operations based in Peru.
    Cooke Inc.Bidding CompanyCompanyA leading seafood producer based in Canada, acquiring Copeinca in this transaction to expand its global operations.
    Jose Miguel TiradoCEO of CopeincaPersonExecutive expressing confidence in Antarctica Advisors' advisory role.
    Glenn CookeCEO of CookePersonExecutive highlighting the strategic value of the acquisition and collaboration with Antarctica Advisors.
    Ignacio KleimanManaging Partner of Antarctica AdvisorsPersonExecutive emphasizing the strategic understanding and successful execution by Antarctica Advisors in the transaction.