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GA_P advises the partners of Grupo Masao in its selling to Hana Group
11 of February, 2022
GA_P advises the partners of Grupo Masao in its selling to Hana Group
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has advised the partners of Grupo Masao and its founder Galo García-Miñaur Ybarra, in a transaction which completes the sale of 100% of the company to Hana Group (owned by Permira). The total amount of the sale transaction is €40m.
Grupo Masao is the leading sushi operator in the retail sector in Spain with 130 points of sale and 400 employees, while Hana Group is the leading Sushi operator in the retail sector worldwide with 1,350 points of sale in 12 countries and 5,500 employees.
The GA_P team was formed by Álvaro Mateo, Carolina Posse and Irene Romero, partners and associates of Corporate.
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has advised the partners of Grupo Masao and its founder Galo García-Miñaur Ybarra, in a transaction which completes the sale of 100% of the company to Hana Group (owned by Permira). The total amount of the sale transaction is €40m.
Grupo Masao is the leading sushi operator in the retail sector in Spain with 130 points of sale and 400 employees, while Hana Group is the leading Sushi operator in the retail sector worldwide with 1,350 points of sale in 12 countries and 5,500 employees.
The GA_P team was formed by Álvaro Mateo, Carolina Posse and Irene Romero, partners and associates of Corporate.
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