Historic transaction. The German giant takes over the Polish market leader
The German giant Lisner Holding has finalized the acquisition of the Graal Group, the leader of the canned fish market in Poland. This is a historic transaction.
Lisner Holding, part of the European concern Theo Müller, announced the finalization of the purchase of the Graal Group – a leading Polish manufacturer of canned fish. The agreement, signed on November 29, ends a one-and-a-half-year-long process that was approved by the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK). The acquisition is a strategic step in strengthening Lisner’s position on the Polish food market.
The giant takes over the Grail
The plan to purchase Grail’s assets was first revealed in February 2023, and formalities were initiated shortly thereafter. After obtaining a positive decision from the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection in September 2024, the German company acquired 100 percent. shares in Graal through Greenwich Investments.
As a result of the transaction, Lisner took over the Graal business segment including the production and sale of canned fish, ready meals and marinades. The current owners of the Graal Group left other areas of activity to themselves.
“The combination of the experience of both companies opens a new chapter in the history of Lisner and Graal, allowing us to better respond to customer needs,” emphasized Michał Mildner, CEO of Lisner. The company announces continuation of cooperation with existing suppliers and business partners.
Strong foundations of both companies
The Graal Group, which employs over 2,200 employees in Poland and exports products to 38 countries, recorded sales of PLN 1.6 billion in 2022. The company’s production plants are located in three locations, and the distribution center in Poland is one of the key export points.
Lisner has been operating on the Polish market since 1991. Before the transaction, the company employed 1.5 thousand. people and had production plants in Poznań and Charzyna near Kołobrzeg. The acquisition of Grail is the biggest step in the company’s development in recent years.
Joining forces with Graal will allow Lisner to strengthen its leading position on the canned fish market in Poland. In turn, Graal, as part of the European concern Theo Müller, will gain access to new resources and development potential on the international market.
