Mercadona Expands in San Pedro de Visma
Deal News | May 05, 2025 | Finance Community ES 2 - Corporate M&A
Mercadona has acquired a strategic commercial plot in the new urban development area of San Pedro de Visma, A Coruña. The transaction was advised by Catella with Metrovacesa as the seller. The purchase aligns with Mercadona’s expansion strategy as the company plans to establish a standalone supermarket on this prime land, which will be pivotal in the new residential district with plans for 3,600 homes and extensive green spaces. The move underscores Mercadona's commitment to community service in regions experiencing heightened demand. The transaction was led by José Orús from Catella’s Capital Markets division.
Sectors
- Real Estate
- Retail
Geography
- Spain – The transaction and development are taking place in San Pedro de Visma, A Coruña, Spain.
Industry
- Real Estate – The transaction involves the purchase of commercial land, an activity central to the real estate market.
- Retail – The acquiring company, Mercadona, is a major player in the retail sector, planning to develop a supermarket on the acquired land.
Financials
- – The article does not specify the financial details of the transaction.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadona | Buyer | Company | A leading Spanish supermarket chain acquiring commercial land to expand its retail presence. |
| Metrovacesa | Seller | Company | A primary property development company in Spain selling the commercial land. |
| Catella | Advisor | Company | An advisory firm specialized in capital markets that facilitated the transaction. |
| José Orús | Leader of the Transaction | Person | Director associated with Capital Markets at Catella, led the transaction. |