Carey advises Empresas Iansa on the sale of its pet food business

Carey | On February 6, 2026, Empresas Iansa, together with its subsidiary LDA, successfully completed the sale of its industrial facility and assets related to its pet food business line, following a private bidding process.

The transaction was awarded to Alimentos Cisternas, a domestic business group operating within the same industry, thereby strengthening its position in the pet food market.

The total deal value amounted to USD 9,670,695 plus VAT, and the transaction has been fully closed under the jurisdiction of Chile.

From a legal standpoint, Carey acted as counsel to the seller, providing comprehensive advisory services across M&A, tax, labor, environmental, antitrust, and real estate matters. The buyers were advised by Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría.

Additionally, the transaction was supported by financial advisory services from BTG, underscoring the strategic relevance of the deal within the sector.

The closing of this transaction reflects an ongoing trend of consolidation and specialization in the food industry, particularly within the pet nutrition segment, where local players are enhancing competitiveness through targeted asset acquisitions.

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