Diplomat Group Acquires Mexican Companies for $45 Million to Enter Latin American Market
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Diplomat Holdings Group is acquiring a 60% stake in two Mexican distribution companies for approximately $45 million, marking its entry into Latin America. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, is part of Diplomat's global expansion strategy. The acquired firms specialize in FMCG products and have shown strong growth and profitability. Diplomat also recently completed a successful bond offering and secured a major distribution deal in Israel.
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- Diplomat Holdings Group is acquiring a 60% stake in two Mexican FMCG distribution companies for $45 million.
- The acquisition marks Diplomat's first expansion into the Latin American market.
- The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and includes performance-based future payments.
- The acquired companies reported revenues of approximately 1.8 billion pesos in 2025.
- Diplomat recently raised NIS 300 million through a bond offering.
- Diplomat also secured an exclusive distribution deal for JTI tobacco products in Israel.
Diplomat Holdings Group is expanding its international operations by acquiring a controlling stake in two private companies in Mexico, marking its entry into the Latin American market. The deal, valued at approximately $45 million (NIS 142 million), involves Diplomat purchasing 60% of the Mexican firms, which specialize in the distribution of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) including food, personal care, cleaning, and health and beauty products. These companies have demonstrated consistent growth and high profitability in recent years.
The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals. Diplomat's existing international presence spans Israel, Georgia, Cyprus, Greece, Romania, South Africa, and New Zealand. The agreement includes provisions for two additional payments contingent on the acquired companies' future performance over the next three years. Diplomat also holds mutual options to acquire the remaining 40% of the shares starting in 2030.
The acquired companies reported revenues of approximately 1.8 billion Mexican pesos in 2025, a 10% increase from 1.7 billion pesos in 2024. Diplomat was advised on the transaction by Deloitte Israel and Deloitte Mexico, along with law firm Firon. This strategic move aligns with Diplomat's global expansion strategy and diversification of income sources.
In other recent developments, Diplomat successfully completed a bond offering of approximately NIS 300 million last month, attracting significant demand. Additionally, in June 2026, a Diplomat subsidiary signed an exclusive distribution agreement with JTI for tobacco and smoking products, expected to generate substantial annual revenue in Israel starting February 2027.
Yaron Blum, CEO of Diplomat Group, stated that the acquisition is a significant step in the company's global expansion, fitting their strategy to enter new markets and diversify revenue. He expressed confidence in the business potential of the Mexican market and believes the synergy between the acquired companies' infrastructure and Diplomat's management capabilities will accelerate growth and create significant value.
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