Maspex Romania starts takeover bid for Purcari Wineries

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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.

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