The transaction represents a milestone in commercial expansion and the consolidation of iconic brands in the Dominican market.

Santo Domingo, April 8, 2025 – We are pleased to announce the successful closing of the transaction through which MercaSID, a company of Grupo SID, acquired a significant portion of the assets of Mejía Arcalá, incorporating into its portfolio highly recognized brands such as Milex, Arla, Lurpak, Castello, Del Monte, Gran Día, Señorial, Cashita’s, Hyper Malt, Caribia, and Chuchú Frut.

This transaction marked a strategic milestone for our client MercaSID and represented a legal, structural, and human challenge that was addressed with commitment, focus, and strong collaborative work by our multidisciplinary team.

As part of the transaction, effective Monday, April 7, MercaSID has assumed representation in the Dominican Republic of the businesses previously managed by Mejía Arcalá, including relationships with international companies such as Arla Foods, Alimentos Maravilla, Distribuidora EDT, Grupo Cendalza, and Harboe Breweries.

The legal team responsible for this transaction was led by our Partner Katherine Rosa, together with Partners Jennifer Beauchamps and Laura Medina. Senior Associates Phátima Veras and Luis Eduardo Jiménez also participated, along with Associates María Geara, Ambar Vásquez, Pía Hernández, and Andrea García.

We are grateful for the trust placed in us and celebrate this achievement, which reaffirms our commitment to delivering agile, strategic legal solutions with real impact.