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15 September 2016 I Deals and Cases

Bär & Karrer Advises Gruppo Granarolo on the Acquisition of a Controlling Stake in Comarsa Commercio Alimentari

Gruppo Granarolo has acquired a 60% stake in Comarsa Commercio Alimentari SA from the founder of this company. Comarsa Commercio Alimentari SA is a leading distributor of Italian food products in Switzerland. Gruppo Ganarolo is Italy’s biggest agro-industrial operator with Italian capital. This acquisition will allow Granarolo to enter the attractive and geographically close Swiss market with its dairy and ham products.

Bär & Karrer acts as legal advisor to Gruppo Granarolo in this transaction. The team includes Paolo Bottini, Edoardo Buzzi (both M&A), and Michel Morelato (Tax).