MOL Group acquires retail assets in Slovakia and Hungary
MOL Group acquires 16 Lukoil-branded service stations in Slovakia and 9 restaurants in Hungary.
MOL Group announces the acquisition of 100% of Normbenz Slovakia s.r.o. from Normeston Group Cyprus Limited that includes 16 Lukoil-branded service stations in Slovakia.
MOL has also concluded a deal with Marché International AG to buy the company that operates 9 restaurants in Hungary under the Marché brand.
The agreements fit the Group’s “SHAPE TOMORROW” 2030+ updated long-term strategy, which lays special emphasis on the development of consumer services.
“Welcoming the 16 new service stations in Slovakia gives us the opportunity to expand our presence in the country and to introduce our existing Fresh Corner concept throughout the new Slovnaft stations. The acquisition of the company operating Marché restaurants in Hungary creates new perspectives for MOL as well, as it can take its gastro offer to a whole new level and reach a wider audience with its retail services.”- said Péter Ratatics, Executive Vice President for Consumer Services of MOL Group.
The Slovakian stations will complement Slovnaft’s current network of 254 sites. The network will continue to operate under the Slovnaft brand. Slovnaft’s intention is to introduce the Fresh Corner concept after the takeover, with premium gastro products and other services that are already offered in the Slovnaft network.
Seven of the acquired nine restaurants of Marché International have been integral parts of MOL service stations for over 10 years with a focus on freshness and à la minute preparation concept.
