LIMA,Peru,Dec. 3,2024 -- Antarctica Advisors International Corp,("Antarctica") the leading Seafood Industry-focused M&A advisory firm,acted as sell-side investment banking co-advisor to the shareholders of Corporacion Pesquera Inca S.A.C. ("Copeinca"),one of the world's largest fishmeal and fish oil producers,in its 100% sale to Cooke Inc. ("Cooke"),one of the leading Seafood producers in the world. Copeinca is the largest fishing company in Peru,with 2,770 employees,45 vessels and 8 processing plants,producing annually 200,000 MT of fishmeal and 23,000 MT of fish oil for export.

Jose Miguel Tirado,CEO of Copeinca,commented: "We retained the Antarctica team for their unique knowledge of this sector and their global reach to decision makers in this industry."

Glenn Cooke,CEO of Cooke.,commented: "Once again the Seafood Team at Antarctica reached out to us with the right acquisition opportunity. They have a unique understanding of the industry's dynamics and of Cooke's growth strategy,making them a great counterpart for our M&A activities around the world."

Ignacio Kleiman,Managing Partner of Antarctica,commented: "Antarctica's bankers make it their business to understand the different Seafood Industry players' goals and strategies by maintaining regular dialogue with their decision makers. This transaction is a great outcome for the shareholders of Copeinca and makes Cooke the single largest fish meal and fish oil producer in the world."

Antarctica is a leading independent investment bank providing M&A advisory services for corporate clients in the Global Seafood Industry. Backed by a highly specialized team of experienced professionals,the firm offers deep expertise across the Seafood Industry's value chain and has a proven track record of successfully executing transactions.

Antarctica Advisors International Corp services only corporate clients outside the U.S. M&A advisory services for clients in the U.S. are provided by Antarctica Advisors LLC.

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