# Marel to acquire Valka, an Icelandic fish processing solutions provider

Marel agreed to acquire over 90% of Valka's share capital, with the aim of 100% ownership, to strengthen its full-line offering for the fish processing industry. The purchase price is paid 50% in cash and 50% in Marel shares.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-07-07
- Where: Iceland
- Status: announced
- Products: waterjet cutting solutions, trimming solutions, grading solutions for whitefish and salmon
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Marel](https://endata.com/companies/16848.md) (acquirer)
- [Valka](https://endata.com/companies/46642.md) (target)

## Sources

- [fishfocus.co.uk](https://fishfocus.co.uk/marel-to-acquire-valka/), 2021-07-07: "Marel aims to acquire 100% of Valka's share capital."

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