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Royal Wessanen has acquired Abafoods Srl
Food & Beverage

Royal Wessanen has acquired Abafoods Srl

Royal Wessanen, a leading company in the European market for healthy and sustainable food based in Netherlands, has acquired a 100% stake in Abafoods Srl, a European expert in organic vegetable drinks based in Italy, for US$65 million.

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Chequers Capital has acquired Gourmet Italian Food to strengthen presence in the ready meals sector
Private Equity | Food & Beverage

Chequers Capital has acquired Gourmet Italian Food to strengthen presence in the ready meals sector

Chequers Partenaires S.A., acting as the management company of the private equity fund Chequers Capital XVIII SLP, together with management, has completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Gourmet Italian Food S.p.A. (GIF). The company was previously owned by Alcedo SGR S.p.A. through the Alcedo IV Fund, FVS SGR S.p.A. through the Sviluppo PMI Fund, and minority shareholders.

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Ñaming, SL has been acquired by DeA Capital S.p.A.
Private Equity | Food & Beverage

Ñaming, SL has been acquired by DeA Capital S.p.A.

Spain’s leading producer of sandwiches, fresh and ultra-fresh products, Ñaming, has sold a majority stake to Italian fund DeA Capital.

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“On behalf of PWR, I am delighted to commend the outstanding performance of Oaklins S&W on our recent transaction. Their expertise and dedication ensured a seamless and successful outcome. Through meticulous planning, strategic insights and proactive communication, they navigated complex challenges and delivered exceptional results. This transaction is a testament to their professionalism and commitment to excellence.”

Nicola Mellon

Managing Director, PWR

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From strategy to execution: Q1 insights from the mid-market

QUARTERLY M&A ACTIVITY: In Q1 2025, Oaklins facilitated 59 transactions across a variety of sectors, driving growth amid economic complexities, with TMT leading in deal count.

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