Maspex Romania starts takeover bid for Purcari Wineries

Business Forum
Maspex Romania has initiated the voluntary takeover bid for the majority of Purcari Wineries shares on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).

The offer targets 39.7 million shares, representing 98.38% of the company's social capital. 

Each share has a nominal value of €0.01, with the purchase price set at RON 21 per share, equivalent to approximately €4.23 per share.

The takeover bid will run for a two-week period, from July 16, 2025, to July 30, 2025. BRD - Groupe Societe Generale will act as the intermediary for the offer. 

The transaction has a potential value of approximately RON 835 million (€168 million), for the entire stake.

If successfully completed, the deal would allow Maspex Romania to enter the wine business. 

The company's brand portfolio currently covers water, non-carbonated drinks, vending, instant, food and spirits categories.

Maspex Romania is part of the Maspex Group – the largest private company in the food industry in Poland and one of the largest in Central and Eastern Europe.

RECOMMENDED
MedLife reaches €1 billion market cap at BVB
Industry

MedLife reaches €1 billion market cap at BVB

Romanian private healthcare network MedLife has reached a market capitalisation of €1 billion at the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), around nine years after the company went public.

Cris-Tim starts trading on BVB
Finance

Cris-Tim starts trading on BVB

Cris-Tim Family Holding debuted today on the Bucharest Stock Exchange's (BVB) under ticker CFH, becoming the first food industry company listed on Romania's main market. The company completed an IPO worth €89.3 million in late October.

RECOMMENDED FROM THE HOME PAGE
Electro-Alfa plans IPO on BVB
Finance

Electro-Alfa plans IPO on BVB

Electro-Alfa International, a Romanian electrical equipment manufacturer, has announced plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).

Industry

Life sciences M&A surges 81% as big pharma hunts for growth, says EY

Global life sciences M&A activity increased by 81% in 2025 to $240 billion, driven by Big Pharma's large-scale deals, despite fewer overall transactions. The surge reflects companies prioritising innovations ready for launch as they face widening growth gaps.

Finance

Romania launches first 2026 Fidelis bond IPO on stock exchange

Romania's Ministry of Finance will conduct its first public offering of Fidelis government bonds for 2026 between January 16 and 23 on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. This marks the 32nd offering since the Fidelis program resumed in July 2020.

READ MORE
Business Forum  |  16 January, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Business Forum  |  16 January, 2026 at 4:13 PM