Israeli Diplomat Group Expands to Latin America With $45 Million Acquisition
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Israeli distributor Diplomat Group is entering Latin America by acquiring a 60% stake in two Mexican FMCG companies for $45 million. The acquired firms generated about $310 million in revenue in 2025. CEO Yaron Blum called the deal a significant step in global expansion, citing the Mexican market's potential. Diplomat currently operates in seven countries and reported a net profit of 44 million shekels in H1 2026.
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- Diplomat Group is acquiring a 60% stake in two Mexican FMCG distribution companies for $45 million.
- The acquired companies reported 2025 revenues of approximately $310 million shekels.
- This acquisition marks Diplomat Group's first expansion into the Latin American market.
- CEO Yaron Blum cited significant business potential in the Mexican market.
- Diplomat Group currently operates in seven countries and plans further strategic expansion.
Israeli consumer goods distributor Diplomat Group is expanding its international operations by entering the Latin American market for the first time. The company has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 60% controlling stake in two privately held companies based in Mexico that operate in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) distribution sector. The total value of the deal is approximately $45 million.
The two acquired companies, which operate synergistically, specialize in food products, personal care, cleaning supplies, and health and beauty items. They reported consistent growth, ending 2025 with revenues of around 1.8 billion pesos (approximately $310 million shekels), a 10% increase from 2024. The agreement includes provisions for two future earn-outs tied to the acquired companies' performance over the next three years. Diplomat also holds mutual options to purchase the remaining 40% of the shares starting from the approval of the audited financial statements for 2030.
Diplomat, established in 1963, currently operates in seven countries including Israel, South Africa, Georgia, New Zealand, Cyprus, Greece, and Romania. The company imports, markets, sells, and distributes approximately 100 international and local consumer brands in Israel, such as Procter & Gamble, Heinz, Kellogg's, and Nestlé. The company's headquarters in Airport City is slated to move to Neimi Park in 2028.
Yaron Blum, CEO of Diplomat, stated that the agreement is a significant step in the group's global expansion, aligning with their strategy to enter new markets and diversify income sources. He highlighted the acquired companies' experience, consistent growth, and high profitability, expressing confidence in the significant business potential of the Mexican market. Blum indicated that Diplomat intends to continue exploring further strategic opportunities in other locations.
For the first half of 2026, Diplomat reported a net profit of approximately 44 million shekels, compared to about 72 million shekels in the same period last year.
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