Quito, Ecuador – May 12, 2026 – BUSTAMANTE FABARA is pleased to announce its role as legal counsel to Comercializadora Ledesma & Ledesma Agrogruled S.A. (“Agrogruled”), an Ecuadorian agro-industrial company dedicated to the production, processing, packaging, distribution and commercialization of rice and rice-derivative products, in connection with an investment completed by Darby International Capital LLC (“Darby”).
The transaction, completed on April 27, 2026, reflects Darby’s commitment to supporting growth-oriented companies operating in stable, high-demand industries. Agrogruled has built a strong market position in Ecuador by providing essential food products that meet consistent daily consumer demand across the country and other markets.
The financing provided by Darby is primarily intended to strengthen Agrogruled’s balance sheet and provide the necessary working capital to support its ongoing operations and next phase of expansion. Through long-term debt, Agrogruled will be better positioned to scale its production, expand its reach to retailers and consumers, and consolidate its position in Ecuador’s agro-industrial sector.
49 Capital LLC, a financial advisory firm focused on capital transactions within the food systems sector in Latin America, participated in the transaction. Under the leadership of Óscar Luzuriaga, the firm supported the structuring and closing of the financing, as well as the coordination of the process with the different stakeholders involved.
The multidisciplinary team at BUSTAMANTE FABARA was led by partner Juan Felipe Bustamante Crespo, together with director Pedro Gómez de la Torre.
About BUSTAMANTE FABARA
BUSTAMANTE FABARA is one of Ecuador’s leading law firms, with a strong track record advising on complex financial transactions, cross-border deals, and international projects. The firm has extensive experience advising companies, financial institutions, and investors in financing transactions across key sectors of the Ecuadorian economy, including the agro-industrial sector.
About Darby
Darby International is a leading emerging markets private debt investor with a focus on Latin America and has offices in Washington, DC, Bogotá, Colombia, and São Paulo, Brazil. The firm was created after the team spun off from its previous firm, Darby Overseas Investments, Ltd.
Darby International is not affiliated with Darby Overseas Investments, Ltd., Darby Overseas Partners, L.P., Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) or any of their affiliates.
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