Fratelli Polli S.p.A. has acquired Valbona S.r.l.
Fratelli Polli S.p.A., a leading Italian brand, has acquired Valbona S.r.l. from Europa Investimenti S.p.A. Financial details have not been disclosed.
Fratelli Polli, a family company founded more than 140 years ago and now managed by the fifth and sixth generation, is one of the Italian leaders in packaged vegetables (glass packaged, immersed in oil or vinegar), sauces (pesto) and other dressings.
Founded in 1962 by the Marchetti family, Valbona operates on a national and international scale in the vegetable preserves market with a particular focus on olive oil and vinegar pickles, condiments, canned vegetable and healthy ready meals. Valbona has revenues of US$30 million and over US$1.9 million EBITDA.
Europa Investimenti is an Italian private equity firm specialized in special situation and distressed companies.
Oaklins' team in Italy assisted Fratelli Polli in the analysis and quantification of the financial resources needed to finance Valbona's new working capital and in the negotiation of the contracts with Europa Investimenti.
Talk to the deal team
Related deals
Kalsbeek has been acquired by Normec Group
The shareholders of Kalsbeek BV have sold the company to Normec Group.
Learn moreThe Archer Group has been acquired by Bounteous, a portfolio company of Mountaingate Capital
The Archer Group, a leader in digital strategy, experience design, usability research, technology and media, has been acquired by Bounteous, a digital experience agency.
Learn moreNatimpact has raised equity from GSO Capital and Charente-Périgord Expansion
Groupe Natimpact has raised equity from GSO Capital and Charente-Périgord Expansion in order to finance the acquisition of SAS Bovetti Chocolats.
Learn more