In recent months we have seen how companies in the food sector have made acquisitions with the aim of growing in their sector and positioning themselves as benchmark brands. This is the case of Europastry, which has decided to increase its stake in the American company Wenner, and Valls Companys, which has made two acquisitions in the ham sector in Spain in the last two months.
Fersa, Himoinsa and Dialecto Industrial: M&A in the energy sector
In the last two months we have seen Spanish companies in the energy sector being bought by foreign companies. SunEdison has bought Fersa and will buy Cielo Alto, Solarpack's project once the project is completed. In addition, the Japanese manufacturer Yanmar has bought Himoinsa and Sonepar Iberica has bought Dialecto Industrial.
Gartner, Softbank Digital dimension: Foreign investors interested in Spanish tech companies
In recent months we have seen how large international technology companies have set their sights on Spanish startups. Among the operations that have been carried out we highlight the purchase of Nubera by Gartner, that of Beabloo by Softbank and the purchase of Nexica by Digital Dimension.
Food2u, Vcentral and Spec: Mergers & Acquisitions Tech Startups May
According to an International TechTalk report, the technology industry generated $84,000M in mergers and acquisitions during the first quarter of 2015. Companies want to grow at a time when there is so much competition in the market. Below we detail the M&A operations that have had Spanish companies as protagonists in May.
International M&A in March: Grifols, Cisca, Suara and Percentil
Spanish companies go on a buying spree. In March, Grifols, Cisca, Suara and Percentil bought foreign companies in their sectors. In addition, foreign investors such as Klépierre and Carlos Slim have also shown interest in Spain.
Percentile, Idealista, Mamuky and other technology sector M&A (March 2015)
In the month of March 2015, we highlight 5 purchase operations that have had Spanish companies as protagonists. One of them, Percentil has bought an international competitor. In addition, foreign corporations are taking an interest in Spain, Allot Communications has bought Optenet in the internet content filtering sector and Pixmania has bought Ooferton.
Seidor goes shopping: acquires Dispal and Softgasa
Seidor, a leading multinational firm in SAP Consulting solutions, Management Consulting and value-added ICT Services, has acquired two companies in February 2015: Dispal and Softgasa, with the aim of consolidating its position in the north of Spain.
Basque mergers and acquisitions February 2015
Basque companies have been active in February 2015, with 5 mergers and acquisitions involving a Basque company, and 4 of them have involved foreign companies.
Operations Biotechnology February 2015
February 2015 has been an active month for the Biotech sector. Spanish venture capital has carried out large deals in both Spanish and foreign companies. In addition, mergers and acquisitions have also taken place in the sector.
The food sector active in acquisitions in February 2015
February 2015 was a very active month in the food sector. Ten sale and purchase transactions have been closed. In 2014 it registered a total of 60 mergers and acquisitions and in January 2015 it was the second most active sector in terms of number of transactions according to the Logic-fin study. Among the acquisitions carried out, the purchase of La Nevera Roja by Food Panda for €80m stands out.
Mergers and acquisitions Mexico January 2015
According to TTR, the Mexican transactional market has started 2015 with good figures, being the Latin American country with the highest number of transactions of more than $500M closed in January.
Mexican investors are interested in Spain
This year 2014 the number of mergers and acquisitions in Mexico has grown considerably thanks to the reforms carried out by the Mexican government. In addition, Spain is playing a leading role, having carried out 3 acquisitions of Mexican companies and 5 sales of Spanish companies to Mexico in the last quarter of 2013.