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Race for SanCor's assets begins after historic dairy firm's bankruptcy

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

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  • SanCor Cooperativas Unidas Limitada (CUL) has officially entered a bidding process for its assets nearly a month after being declared bankrupt.
  • Several major companies, including French group Savencia and Adecoagro, participated in an initial meeting to discuss the future sale of plants, brands, and other assets.
  • The process is being closely watched by unions and potential investors, with some expressing interest in comprehensive proposals involving foreign partners.

The historic Argentine dairy cooperative SanCor is facing its final chapter as a bankruptcy auction for its assets gets underway. This process, initiated almost a month after the company's official declaration of bankruptcy, marks a critical juncture for a cooperative that has been a cornerstone of the Argentine dairy industry for decades.

The initial meeting in Sunchales, Santa Fe, saw participation from significant players in the dairy sector, both domestic and international. Savencia, a French conglomerate with a strong presence in Argentina through brands like Milkaut and Ilolay, alongside Adecoagro, owner of Las Tres Niñas, are among the key entities vying for SanCor's valuable assets, which include not only factories but also well-known brands and industrial plants.

the possibility of making an integral proposal with the backing of partners from abroad

· Gustavo ScaglioneThe union Atilra reported that businessman Gustavo Scaglione, though absent from a meeting, conveyed his interest in submitting a comprehensive proposal with foreign backing.

The involvement of figures like Gustavo Scaglione, a media mogul with reported international backing, signals a complex and potentially high-stakes bidding war. The union Atilra has been vocal, highlighting the potential for integrated proposals and emphasizing the need for a solution that preserves productive units. This situation underscores the broader challenges facing traditional cooperatives in Argentina, often struggling with financial management and market competition.

From an Argentine perspective, the fate of SanCor is more than just a corporate bankruptcy; it represents the potential loss of a national symbol and a significant blow to the cooperative model. While international media might focus on the financial transactions, local coverage, such as that from La Nación, emphasizes the historical significance, the impact on workers, and the complex web of local business interests involved. The hope is that a viable proposal emerges to salvage what remains of this once-dominant dairy giant, preserving jobs and valuable brands for the future.

the first day of official contact with those interested in the purchase of the productive units that make up the failed company, and its remaining assets

· AtilraThe union Atilra described the initial meeting with potential buyers as the first official step in the process of selling SanCor's assets.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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