Transgourmet Ibérica expands with Moyà Saus acquisition
Deal News | Feb 26, 2025 | Legal Community Swiss
Niederer Kraft Frey (NKF) has taken on the advisory role for Transgourmet Ibérica in its strategic acquisition of Moyà Saus, a food distributor based in Mallorca. As Transgourmet Ibérica is a key part of the Swiss Coop Group, this acquisition is expected to further bolster its market presence in Spain. Currently, the completion of this deal is subject to the approval of Spain's National Authority for Markets and Competition (CNMC). NKF's team for this transaction was spearheaded by Moritz Maurer and supported by Alexandra Neuenschwander, focusing on corporate/M&A expertise.
Sectors
- Food Distribution
- Legal Services
Geography
- Spain – Moyà Saus is located in Mallorca, Spain, making this a significant Spanish market transaction.
- Switzerland – Transgourmet Ibérica is part of the Swiss Coop Group, tying the transaction closely to Switzerland's economic sphere.
Industry
- Food Distribution – The acquisition involves companies operating in the food distribution sector, which is the primary business of Moyà Saus and Transgourmet Ibérica.
- Legal Services – Involves legal advisory and M&A transaction support, provided by Niederer Kraft Frey to Transgourmet Ibérica.
Financials
- CHF 11.6 billion – Net income generated by Transgourmet Ibérica, the acquiring entity.
- CHF 34.6 billion – Net sales recorded by Coop Group, the parent company of Transgourmet Ibérica.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transgourmet Ibérica | Buyer | Company | A subsidiary of the Swiss Coop Group, involved in food and hospitality distribution. |
| Moyà Saus | Target | Company | A Mallorca-based food distributor being acquired by Transgourmet Ibérica. |
| Niederer Kraft Frey (NKF) | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services for Transgourmet Ibérica in the acquisition. |
| Moritz Maurer | Lead Advisor | Person | Corporate/M&A partner at NKF leading the transaction. |
| Alexandra Neuenschwander | Support Advisor | Person | Corporate/M&A associate at NKF supporting the transaction. |
| Coop Group | Parent Company | Company | Parent company of Transgourmet Ibérica, a key player in retail, production, and wholesale sectors. |