Acquisition is a frequent phenomenon among different and similar companies and is extremely important for the further growth and expansion of companies. This paper deals with the acquisition and merger process and describes in detail one of the most famous acquisitions of a Croatian company. The paper is composed of different parts, the first main part refers to the acquisition itself, while the second part refers to the purchase of Droga Kolinska by Atlantic Grupa. Droga Kolinska d.d. is a regional company that produces and markets food products of high quality and established brands for consumers around the world. Atlantic Grupa d.d. is one of the main food companies in the region with well-known regional brands supported by a strong own distribution system in the region as well as an assortment of external partners. By purchasing the Slovenian food company Droga Kolinska in 2010, Atlantic Grupa became an important regional player with a strong portfolio of its own and foreign assortments, and behind this transaction there is a clear economic logic, it is about the compatibility of the two companies in activities, product portfolio and markets. Ultimately, this acquisition turned out to be a successful business move between the two companies.