Abbrevia Acquires Cheope Risk Management in Strategic Expansion
Deal News | May 19, 2025 | Finance Community IT - 1 Corporate M&A
Abbrevia, a business information company from Trentino and a portfolio company of Innovative RFK (i-RFK), has completed the acquisition of Cheope Risk Management, a firm with over 35 years of experience in business intelligence located in Lodia. The acquisition is part of an ambitious growth strategy aimed at creating synergies and expanding service offerings in marketing, business information, and data intelligence. Post-acquisition, the selling shareholders of Cheope have reinvested in Abbrevia, taking on a minority stake. Financed by Volksbank, the transaction also involved advisory services from EY and Grimaldi Alliance for Abbrevia, while Cheope was advised by Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici and Studio Lori e Associati. The acquisition marks a significant strategic milestone for both companies, enabling enhanced market reach and operational synergies while maintaining existing management structures.
Sectors
- Business Information
- Business Intelligence
Geography
- Italy – The transaction involves Abbrevia and Cheope Risk Management, both of which are based in Italy, reflecting the regional focus of the deal.
Industry
- Business Information – The acquisition involves companies specializing in business information and intelligence services, crucial for strategic market analysis and decision-making.
- Business Intelligence – Cheope Risk Management adds extensive experience in business intelligence, an industry focused on data-driven insights and analytical support for businesses.
Financials
- 100% – Abbrevia acquired 100% of Cheope Risk Management.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbrevia | Acquirer | Company | A Trentino-based business information company supported by Innovative RFK. |
| Cheope Risk Management | Target | Company | A Lodia-based firm with over 35 years of experience in business intelligence. |
| Innovative RFK (i-RFK) | Private Equity Owner | Company | The controlling shareholder of Abbrevia, leading the strategic expansion. |
| Volksbank | Financing Bank | Company | Provided financial backing for the acquisition. |
| EY | Accounting Due Diligence Advisor | Company | Conducted the accounting due diligence for the acquisition. |
| Grimaldi Alliance | Legal Advisor | Company | Handled legal due diligence and contractual aspects for Abbrevia. |
| Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici | Legal Advisor to Cheope | Company | Provided legal advisory services to Cheope. |
| Studio Lori e Associati | Financial Advisor to Cheope | Company | Advised Cheope on financial aspects of the transaction. |
| Bidco Aml | Holding Company | Company | A vehicle controlled by DigitalInfo used for transactions by Innovative RFK. |