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HIG Europe completes strategic investment in Puerto de Indias Group

An affiliate of private equity investment firm HIG Capital (HIG) has acquired a majority interest in Puerto de Indias Group (Puerto de Indias), with the goal of accelerating the Company’s growth initiatives and supporting its expansion into international markets.

Headquartered in Seville, Spain, Puerto de Indias was founded by Jose Antonio and Francisco Rodriguez Fernandez, and has become in a short period of time the leading player in the Rosé Gin market in Spain. Puerto de Indias has in place an ambitious international expansion plan targeting the development of a commercial network in Europe, the US, and Latin America, as well as strategic alliances with strong international distributors.
 
Leopoldo Reaño, Principal at HIG Europe, says: “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to support the management team led by Jose Antonio and Francisco with its ambitious international expansion plan. We are confident that the combination of their market vision with our resources and strong international presence will be the cornerstone of a new sustainable growth phase for the Company, which will allow Puerto de Indias to become a leading global player in the international spirits market.”
 
José Antonio Rodríguez, co-founder of Puerto de Indias Group, adds: “This transaction will allow Puerto de Indias to have at its disposal the necessary resources to expand into the international market and complement our company’s capabilities to meet the challenges ahead. The shareholders and employees of Puerto de Indias are very enthusiastic about embarking on this new phase in partnership with HIG”
 

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