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Greenberg Traurig's Role in BBB Foods' Major Equity Offering

In a significant financial development, BBB Foods has successfully completed a follow-on public equity offering valued at an impressive USD 497 million. This transaction was facilitated by the global law firm Greenberg Traurig, specifically through its Mexico office, marking a noteworthy moment in the investment landscape for Mexican issuers.

The offering, which included both primary and secondary sales of 15.3 million Class A common shares, allowed for the full exercise of the underwriters' overallotment option, reflecting a strong demand and investor confidence in the company and its sector. This follows BBB Foods’ earlier footprint in the market, having engaged Greenberg Traurig for its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange back in February 2024.

A Milestone for Mexican Issuers

This offering is considered one of the most substantial follow-on equity offerings seen from a Mexican issuer in recent years, highlighting a resurgence of investor interest in Mexico’s consumer and retail spaces. The capital raise involved various selling shareholders and predetermined cross-border structures that extended across the United States, Mexico, and the British Virgin Islands.

Greenberg Traurig’s team behind this effort was led by Banking and Financial Services Shareholders José Raz Guzmán and David Argueta, along with Tax Shareholder Erika Baez Elizondo. They were supported by Associates José Emilio Cerón Guevara and Joaquín García Pimentel Borja, who played a vital role in managing the complexities of such a large transaction.

Strategic Guidance from Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig’s reputation as a trusted advisor was established through their previous engagements with BBB Foods, demonstrating their capability and expertise in navigating public offerings and regulatory frameworks. The law firm has been recognized for its expansive range of legal services, combining traditional services with modern regulatory advice to meet specific client needs.

The Mexico office has over 70 bilingual attorneys who are adept at contributing to national projects in Mexico. This local expertise allows the firm to leverage its global resources effectively, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive and tailored legal services.

About Greenberg Traurig

Founded in 1967, Greenberg Traurig, LLP boasts around 3,100 attorneys across 51 locations within the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. With its extensive geographic reach and diverse practice areas, the firm has earned numerous recognitions, including being named a 2025 BTI