Mirgor Sociedad Anónima, Comercial, Industrial, Financiera, Inmobiliaria y Agropecuaria (BASE:MIRG) made an offer to acquire Outokumpu Fortinox S.A. from Outokumpu Holding Nederland B.V. and Outokumpu Distribution Benelux BV for $7 million on November 14, 2022. As of November 17, 2022, Outokumpu (HEL:OUT1V) has agreed to sell Outokumpu Fortinox S.A. to Mirgor SACIFIA (BCBA:MIRG). The consideration will be paid as; an initial payment equivalent to approximately 55% of the total price and 6 semi-annual installments for the balance, the last one due in November 2025.

As part of the deal with Mirgor, Fortinox will continue operating as the exclusive distributor of the Finnish firm?s products in Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia. The transaction is subject to the fulfillment of certain customary conditions and expected to occur not later than December 24, 2022.