# Importaco acquires 51% stake in Besana

Spanish food company Importaco has agreed to acquire a 51% stake in Italian nut company Besana to strengthen its position in the European nut market. The deal is expected to close in October 2020.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-07-22
- Status: announced
- Products: nuts, dried fruits
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Importaco](https://endata.com/companies/48743.md) (acquirer)
- [Besana](https://endata.com/companies/48744.md) (target)

## Sources

- [economiadigital.es](https://www.economiadigital.es/valencia/empresas/importaco-compra-el-51-de-besana_20083878_102.html), 2020-07-22: "La compañía española de alimentación Importaco ha llegado a un acuerdo con Besana para adquirir el 51 % del capital de la empresa italiana"

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