The deal is currently under Competition Council scrutiny.
The network includes six stores, each going by a different name.
Alimrom also owns a restaurant and a boarding house. It registered turnover of 29 million lei (EUR6.7 million) in 2011.
Profi has planned investments of about EUR18 million in 2013 to extend its Romanian network. The retailer’s expansion plan includes both new openings and the acquisition of local store networks, Cosmin Calugar, expansion manager at Profi Rom Food, said Wednesday.
Last year, Profi took over local store network Alcomsib Sibiu. In 2013, the retailer wants to open 45 stores. It will also inaugurate a new logistics unit in Ploiesti this spring.
On Wednesday, Profi opened a new store in Bucharest, its 23rd in the capital, bringing its national network to 150 units.
According to Profi representatives, the retailer’s sales increased slightly in 2012 and will continue to climb this year. In 2011, Profi registered sales of EUR214.5 million, up 29% on the year. (EUR1=RON4.3351)