We are excited to announce that Galindo, Arias & López has been recognized with the Deal of the Year – M&A, Consumer Goods award at the IFLR Americas Awards 2025, for its role in Grupo Calleja’s majority acquisition of Almacenes Éxito.

This transaction, valued at approximately USD $550 million, involved the acquisition of 86.84% of Éxito’s shares through a public tender offer. It stands out not only for its scale, but also for its cross-border complexity, making it a landmark deal in the Latin American retail sector.

We congratulate our team for their outstanding work and dedication on this transaction, which reaffirms our position as a leading firm in high-impact transactions across the region.