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M. Dias Branco acquisition of Grespan
Overview
M. Dias Branco, the manufacturer of brands including Piraquê and Vitarella, has announced the acquisition of an 80% controlling stake in Grespan Pães Congelados. The transaction, executed through its subsidiary Jasmine Indústria e Comércio de Alimentos, marks the company’s entry into the frozen bakery segment in Brazil.
Grespan, founded in 2009 and based in Marília, São Paulo, reported gross revenue of approximately R$ 138.7 million in 2025. The company serves over 1,100 B2B customers, such as supermarkets and bakeries, with a product portfolio including French bread and cheese bread.
The agreement includes an option for M. Dias Branco to purchase the remaining 20% of Grespan within five years. To preserve institutional knowledge, Grespan’s current partners will remain involved for up to five years. The deal is subject to approval by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade). Following the announcement, M. Dias Branco shares rose by more than 3%.
Entities
M. Dias Branco · CVM · Grespan · Cade
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesM. Dias Branco acquires 80% stake in Grespan
M. Dias Branco is acquiring an 80% stake in Grespan, marking its entry into Brazil's growing frozen bread and bakery market.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesM. Dias Branco acquires 80% stake in Grespan Pães Congelados
M. Dias Branco is acquiring 80% of Grespan Pães Congelados, marking its entry into the frozen bread market with a company that reported R$ 138.7 million in gross revenue in 2025.
Sources
economia.ig.com.br · exame.com · focus.jor.br · infomoney.com.br · moneytimes.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br