Simpson Thacher Represents BRF S.A. in the Proposed Merger with Marfrig Global Foods S.A.
05.19.25
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Simpson Thacher is representing BRF S.A. (BRF), one of largest producers of protein foods in the world in terms of production capacity, in connection with its proposed business combination with Marfrig Global Foods S.A., one of the largest food processing companies in Brazil and one of the largest beef producers in the world.
The proposed business combination aims to create a global food company based on a multiprotein platform, providing significant benefits to both Companies, generating operational, financial, and strategic synergies. The joint company will change its name to MBRF Global Foods S.A. (“MBRF”) and incorporate BRF through a Brazilian law “merger of shares,” after which BRF will be a wholly owned subsidiary of MBRF. Closing of the business combination is subject to shareholder approval.
The Simpson Thacher team for the transaction includes Grenfel S. Calheiros and Siddharth Fresa (Corporate—Latin America) and John C. Ericson (Capital Markets).