MidEuropa Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Mlinar
April 9, 2019
MidEuropa Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Croatian bakery chain Mlinar d.d. from founder Mato Skojo, who will retain a minority stake. The investment will support Mlinar's international expansion, accelerate store rollout and product innovation across its retail and wholesale bakery operations; the deal was expected to close in Q2 2019 subject to customary conditions.
- Buyers
- MidEuropa Partners
- Targets
- Mlinar d.d.
- Sellers
- Mato Skojo
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Croatia
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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