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Palillos Pingüino has been acquired by La Central

May 2023 — The shareholders of Palillos Pingüino have sold the company to La Central.

Palillos Pingüino is a Mexican company that specializes in the manufacturing of wood and plastic products. It was founded in 1962 and has positioned itself as a market leader in the country.

La Central is a privately owned Mexican company with 130 years of experience in the manufacturing of high-quality matches and other consumer goods throughout Mexico, South America and North America.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins’ team in Mexico acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Palillos Pingüino’s shareholders in this transaction.

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Andrei Lepiavka

Managing Partner
Mexico City, Mexico
Oaklins Mexico

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