Straumann Holding AG (SWX:STMN) agreed to acquire 70% stake in Batigroup for CHF 8.1 million on November 3, 2017. The remaining 30% of Batigroup will be held by the current owner, who will join the Straumann Group together with the company’s team of 200 employees. The deal also includes the distribution businesses for Straumann and Botiss products. As a result, the Straumann Group will control the distribution of all its brands in Turkey directly. The deal is approved by the Turkish Competition Authority. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of January 2018. Straumann Holding AG (SWX:STMN) completed the acquisition of 70% stake in Batigroup on January 1, 2018.