Lidl negotiated the acquisition of the Ukrainian ATB chain. Forbes.
According to the publication, negotiations took place from March to July, but the parties were unable to agree on the terms of the deal. The assumption is that the discussion may resume after the end of the war.
The fact of the negotiations was confirmed to Forbes by two interlocutors from the investment market.
At the same time, Forbes' source in the ATB management claims that no specific offer for the purchase was received - only possible options for the transaction were discussed.
ATB's business, like other retail chains in Ukraine, is dealing with the consequences of Russian attacks on stores and warehouses.