MILAN (AIMnews.it) - Bomi Italia will rise to 90% of the capital of Bomi Colombia - active in the field of logistics and services for the biomedical sector - taking over an additional 10% stake and acquiring the last 20% of Biocarrier, which operates in the field of transport management of biomedical products in Colombia. The binding agreement was stipulated for a total value of 550.000 euros, of which 450.000 for the shares of Bomi Colombia and the remainder for Biocarrier. In 2017 the Colombian companies and the Peruvian Biomedical Logistics (51% Bomi Colombia) achieved a turnover of about 8 million euros with a 15% ebitda margin and a Pfn of around 2.5 million euros. "The group takes a further step in its strategic growth path through the purchase of additional shares in the South American companies, with a consequent increase in the control of cash flows and the incorporation of income - explained AD Marco Ruini - to further strengthen ourselves in this market characterised by growth rates in the biomedical sector of around 14% per year and which we believe to be of great potential ". In 2018 an Italy-Colombia agreement was signed, which provides for a reduction of the withholding tax on dividends from 35% to 5% and on interest from 15% to 10%.