NKO Partners has advised Mercata, a Serbian distributor of fast-moving consumer goods, on its merger with Veletabak, a local tobacco and consumer goods distributor. Veletabak was advised by solo practitioner Zeljko Marovic.
Mercata is a member of the MPC Holding group. According to NKO Partners, “Mercata established a joint venture with Veletabak by gaining its shares, while Veletabak took over Mercata’s distribution business by adding new brands to its FMCG portfolio.”
The NKO Partners team included Partner Djordje Nikolic and Attorney Marina Nikolic.