Embutidos Ros Sells Majority Stake to Group Led by Whitehole
Deal News | May 16, 2025 | Iberian Lawyer
Garrigues and Lawesome advised in the sale of a majority stake of Embutidos Ros to a coalition of family offices and esteemed businessmen, spearheaded by the Basque family office, Whitehole. Embutidos Ros, a family-operated business dating back to 1930 and known for its Burgos black pudding, will benefit from Whitehole's strategic growth plans in the food sector. Despite the change in ownership, the founding Ros family retains a stake in the company and continues to manage operations. Garrigues provided comprehensive advisory services to the buyers, while Lawesome counseled the Ros family. The buyers' legal team included experts across corporate, tax, employment, and administrative law, reflecting the complexity and multidisciplinary nature of the transaction.
Sectors
- Food Production
- Private Equity
- Legal Services
Geography
- Spain – Embutidos Ros is located in Villarcayo, Burgos, and the transaction involves Spanish stakeholders, including Whitehole, a Basque family office.
Industry
- Food Production – Embutidos Ros is involved in the production of Burgos black pudding, making this sector highly relevant.
- Private Equity – Whitehole is a Basque family office specializing in PE investments in small and medium enterprises, underlining its role in this industry.
- Legal Services – Garrigues and Lawesome provided legal advice, highlighting the role of legal services in facilitating the transaction.
Financials
- 10 million euros – The turnover of Embutidos Ros, indicating its size and financial health prior to the sale.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embutidos Ros | Target Company | Company | A family-owned company located in Villarcayo specializing in Burgos black pudding. |
| Whitehole | Buyer | Company | A Basque family office specializing in investments in small and medium-sized enterprises. |
| Garrigues | Legal Advisor | Company | A law firm that advised the buyers with a multidisciplinary team. |
| Lawesome | Legal Advisor | Company | A law firm that advised the Ros Family in the sale. |