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Abris Capital

Pakko Courting Investment from Poland's Abris Capital

Posted Thu, 26/11/2009 - 12:04

Citing a very heavy debt load in need of servicing, Ukrainian grocery chain Pakko has reached a preliminary agreement to sell a significant stake in the company to Abris Capital Partners of Poland. Though details are unknown, the deal has been estimated to be worth as much as USD 10 million for a 50% share.

Barvinok Added to Abris Capital's Portfolio

Posted Thu, 27/11/2008 - 01:00

Polish investment firm Abris Capital Partners has purchased a controlling stake in Ukrainian supermarket chain Barvinok. Details of the sale, including purchase price and company value have not been disclosed, but experts estimated the value of the deal to be USD 16 to USD 30 million. The sellers, Intermarket Ltd., will remain a minority shareholder in the company and Barvinok will continue operating under the same name.