SAO PAULO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Brazilian meatpacker Minerva SA made a non-binding offer to buy Breeders & Packers Uruguay from Japan-based NH Foods Ltd, it said in a securities filing on Monday.

The company said the transaction is subject to the conclusion of a due diligence process by the end of 2022, and until then Minerva will have exclusivity to close the deal.

It added the purchase is aligned with the company's strategy to "maximize its geographical diversification through the development of alliances and partnerships."

The information was published earlier by newspaper Valor Economico, which added the deal was seen reaching $35 million to $45 million and is expected to be sealed by Dec. 15, the report said.

Minerva did not disclose a figure for the deal. (Reporting by Gabriel Araujo and Ana Mano Editing by Chris Reese )