Acema Sells 100% Stake to Gruppo Cristella
Deal News | Jan 09, 2025 | Finance Community IT - 1 Corporate M&A
In a notable transaction, the management of Acema and Cristella Investments have sold 100 percent of Acema's share capital to Gruppo Cristella. PwC played a crucial role in the sale process, providing comprehensive support to Acema's stakeholders. The PwC team was led by partner Andrea Biasco and included Alex Soldati, with financial operation support from Lorenzo Marini. Legal aspects were overseen by PwC TLS, a multidisciplinary team guided by partner Stefano Cancarini along with several other experts. Tax matters were handled by partner Pasquale Salvatore and Stefania Medda. On the buyer's side, Gruppo Cristella was supported by an internal multidisciplinary team and received advice from Dr. Fiorenzo Rebecchi of Studio. This transaction exemplifies the strategic collaborations in the corporate M&A landscape.
Sectors
- Corporate Finance
- Legal Services
- Accounting and Audit
Geography
- Italy – The transaction involved Italian companies and Italian advisors, indicating its central geographical focus on Italy.
Industry
- Corporate Finance – The transaction involves the complete acquisition of Acema's share capital by Gruppo Cristella, which is a classic corporate finance activity.
- Legal Services – PwC TLS provided legal advisory services in the transaction, highlighting the legal industry's role in M&A activities.
- Accounting and Audit – PwC's advisory services include financial auditing and accounting as part of the transaction support.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acema | Target Company | Company | Acema was the company whose 100% share capital was sold to Gruppo Cristella. |
| Gruppo Cristella | Bidding Company / Buyer | Company | Gruppo Cristella is the acquiring company that purchased 100% of Acema's share capital. |
| PwC | Financial and Legal Advisor to Seller | Company | PwC provided financial, legal, and tax advisory services to Acema during the sale process. |
| PwC TLS | Legal Advisor to Seller | Company | PwC TLS provided legal advisory services as part of PwC's multidisciplinary team. |
| Studio | Legal Advisor to Buyer | Company | Dott. Fiorenzo Rebecchi of Studio assisted Gruppo Cristella with legal expertise during the acquisition. |