Being successful in the trading arena is, as expected, not easy. Companies have to make many difficult decisions to survive in this difficult journey and be remembered for their success. Of these difficult and important decisions, undoubtedly one of the most important, growth strategies.

Companies make acquisitions as part of their growth strategies. to consolidate its place in the sector and they aim to take a stronger stand against their rivals. These purchases are sometimes to new markets or to expand into sectors, or sometimes to take advantage of the opportunities and strength of other companies they partner with.

In our two contents below We mentioned Turkish brands sold to foreign companies:

In this content we will talk about the foreign companies bought by Turkish companies. Let’s see which foreign companies have taken over our country’s companies?

Yıldız Holding, which we know from the Ülker brand; Godiva had acquired DeMet’s Candy and United Biscuits.

Yıldız Holding, which bought all shares of Belgian luxury chocolate brand Godiva in 2007, took over the confectionery and snacks manufacturer company in 2013. based in America He had bought DeMet’s Candy outright.

Yıldız Holding, which can’t get enough of acquisitions, in 2014 United Kingdom based It acquired all shares of the biscuit brand United Biscuits.

These three companies, which are currently fully owned by Yıldız Holding, are It falls under the Pladis company.

Eczacıbaşı acquired Gensenta, Engers, Burgbad and Villeroy & Boch.

In the field of construction products, consumer products and healthcare The operational Eczacıbaşı Group also made many acquisitions.

Eczacıbaşı Building Group was founded in 2005 based in Germany bought all shares of the ceramics company Engers. And again in 2007 based in Germany Through the takeover of V&B Fliesen GmbH, she acquired the entire ceramics brand Villeroy & Boch.

In 2008, based in Germany Eczacıbaşı, which continues to grow by purchasing 47.16% of the shares of Burgbad, a company in the luxury bathroom furniture sector based in America In 2022, it bought 9.96% of the shares of Gensenta, which was bought by a company that produces pharmaceutical products.

Arçelik, affiliated with the Koç group, has also signed many purchasing agreements over the years.

in 2011 based in South Africa Arçelik, which bought the entire white goods manufacturer Defy Appliances, acquired another white goods brand, Arçelik, in 2016. Based in Pakistan He acquired all shares of Dawlance and the white goods manufacturer in 2017. Acquired 57% of the shares of Singer Bangledesh Limited.

Arçelik will eliminate its competitors in the white goods industry one by one based in America The white goods company signed an agreement in which it will own a 75% stake in Whirlpool’s operations in Europe, and in June 2023 it acquired all of Whirpool’s subsidiaries and operations in the Middle East and North Africa.

Beko continues to grow and strengthen with various acquisitions.

Beko, the largest shareholder of Arçelik and, like Arçelik, part of the Koç Group and active in the white goods sector, was founded in 2007 in the white goods and consumer electronics sector, of which it has a 50% share. based in Germany He became the owner of this brand by purchasing the remaining 50% of Grundig’s shares.

The Koç Group joined forces with Tata, one of India’s largest companies, and in 2013 partnered with Tata-owned Voltas to establish Voltbek Home Appliances and produce Voltas Beko brand products. in the Indian market had put it up for sale.

Kale Group acquired the Italian ceramics company Industrie Fincuoghi in 2011.

Kale Group is active in sectors such as construction products, construction chemicals, aviation and service sectors; Edilcuoghi, Edilgres and Campani An Italy-based ceramic company that owns brands such as Industry FincuoghiBy taking over the entire company, it started producing and exporting ceramics in Italy.

Doğuş Çay set sail for new sectors by purchasing American-based Kraft Gıda in 2013.

Manage and manage the Türkiye activities of Kraft Foods, an American food company. Patos, Cipso, Temizos Kraft Gıda, which includes brands, was fully acquired by Doğuş Çay.

Flo’s owner, Ziylan Group, seems determined to grow in the footwear industry.

in 2012 Italian Ziylan Group, which acquired shoe brand Lumberjack, and shoe retailer Reno in 2016. German HR group It was fully taken over by the German investment company Capiton AG.

Şişecam, owner of the Paşabahçe brand, has also made several acquisitions over the years.

Şişecam, active in the glass industry, was founded in 2013. India He acquired 50% stake in the company based in Flat Glass India Private Limited, which manufactures glass, and in 2018, he acquired the remaining 50% of the company and became the owner of all the shares of the company.

As in 2017 of Egypt Acquired Pearl Group, one of the largest glass manufacturers.

Also in 2018 Italian It bought the facilities of flat glass manufacturer Sangalli Group in Monte Sant’Angelo.

OYAK has acquired Cimpor, a Portugal-based company.

OYAK, a corporate pension fund, acquired Cimpor, one of the largest cement brands in Europe, in 2018. Activities in Portugal and Cape Verde bought it all.

The German brand Dreamlines is now owned by Global Investment Holding.

Global Investment Holding is active in the areas of port management, energy, finance, real estate and mining; in 2018 based in Germany It had entered into a business partnership with the online tourism agency Dreamlines and decided to invest in this company.

Some renowned companies from our country that he bought We have put together some foreign companies. Our companies take us further into international markets with the work they do. hope it makes you proud Let’s end our content by saying.