The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has approved Lisner’s acquisition of control over Greenwich Investments, the owner of Graal Group, as well as the purchase of certain assets belonging to Koral, the department of communications confirmed.
This decision follows a request submitted in March last year, marking a significant milestone in Lisner’s strategic growth. The company expressed that this approval is a key step in their development plan.
“This is an important phase in our chosen path towards growth,” Lisner stated on LinkedIn, adding that they are working closely with Graal Group to finalize the deal.
Lisner, known for its presence in the Polish market with herring products, salads, and sandwich spreads, is part of the larger European food conglomerate Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, based in Luxembourg.
Greenwich Investments is a holding company that owns 100% of Graal S.A., which operates in the fish processing industry in Poland. Koral, a subsidiary of Graal, also operates in the fish processing sector.
The approval, identified by decision number DKK-202/2024, allows Lisner to move forward with its plans for market expansion.