Nuzoa Set for Expansion with PAI Partners' Acquisition
Deal News | Mar 27, 2025 | Iberian Lawyer
Gmez-Acebo & Pombo advised PAI Partners, a prominent private equity fund, on the acquisition of Grupo Nuzoa from Abac Capital. Grupo Nuzoa is a leading distributor of animal health products and services in the Iberian Peninsula. This acquisition aims to fortify Nuzoa's position and support its international expansion ambitions, aligned with PAI's strategic growth goals. However, the closing of the transaction remains subject to customary conditions typical for such deals, including regulatory approvals. The legal advisory team from Gmez-Acebo & Pombo comprised Pablo Fernndez Cortijo, Andrs Castro, and Jos Luis Rodrguez Ontiveros.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Animal Health
- Legal Advisory
Geography
- Iberian Peninsula – Grupo Nuzoa operates primarily in the Iberian Peninsula and the acquisition pertains to this region.
Industry
- Private Equity – PAI Partners, a private equity firm, is involved in the acquisition.
- Animal Health – Grupo Nuzoa, the target company, operates in the animal health sector.
- Legal Advisory – Gmez-Acebo & Pombo provided legal advice for this transaction.
Financials
- Not Disclosed – The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAI Partners | Bidding Company | Company | A private equity fund acquiring Grupo Nuzoa. |
| Grupo Nuzoa | Target Company | Company | A leading distributor of animal health products in the Iberian Peninsula. |
| Abac Capital | Selling Company | Company | The previous owner of Grupo Nuzoa. |
| Gmez-Acebo & Pombo | Legal Advisor | Company | Legal advisory firm for PAI Partners. |
| Pablo Fernández Cortijo | Legal Advisor | Person | Part of the Corporate team advising PAI Partners. |
| Andrés Castro | Legal Advisor | Person | Part of the Corporate team advising PAI Partners. |
| José Luis Rodríguez Ontiveros | Legal Advisor | Person | Part of the Corporate team advising PAI Partners. |