Atlas Copco Acquires Esa Service, Expanding Its Vacuum Technique Division
Deal News | Nov 26, 2024 | Legal Community Italy

Atlas Copco, the Stockholm Stock Exchange-listed Swedish group specializing in industrial equipment supply, has acquired the majority stake in Esa Service, a company based in Treviglio, Bergamo. Esa Service is known for its expertise in gas leak detection and refrigerant gas charging. The legal representation for Atlas Copco was managed by BonelliErede, under the leadership of Partner Eliana Catalano. The sellers, Gigliola Minuti and Egidio Noci, each previously holding a 50% stake in the company, were represented legally by Carnelutti Law Firm with Partner Leonardo Spina. Financial advisory services to the vendors were provided by Euromerger Italia, with Partners Lorenzo Parolo and Associate Maria Barreca. Post-acquisition, Esa Service will be integrated into Atlas Copco’s Scientific Vacuum division, part of their Vacuum Technique Business Area.
Sectors
- Industrial Equipment
- Legal Services
- Financial Advisory
Geography
- Italy – Esa Service, the target company in the acquisition, is based in Treviglio, Bergamo, Italy.
- Sweden – Atlas Copco, the acquiring party, is a Swedish multinational company listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.
Industry
- Industrial Equipment – Atlas Copco is a global industrial equipment supplier specializing in compressors, vacuum solutions, and air treatment systems.
- Legal Services – Legal advisory services play a critical role in M&A transactions, as evident in this acquisition handled by BonelliErede and Carnelutti Law Firm.
- Financial Advisory – Euromerger Italia provided financial advisory services to the sellers, supporting the transaction process.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Copco | Acquirer | Company | Swedish industrial equipment supplier listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. |
| Esa Service | Target Company | Company | Bergamo-based company specializing in gas leak detection and refrigerant gas charging. |
| BonelliErede | Legal Advisor for Acquirer | Company | Law firm that advised Atlas Copco in the legal aspects of the acquisition. |
| Carnelutti Law Firm | Legal Advisor for Sellers | Company | Law firm that provided legal advice to the sellers of Esa Service. |
| Euromerger Italia | Financial Advisor for Sellers | Company | Provided financial advisory services to the sellers in the transaction. |
| Gigliola Minuti | Seller | Person | One of the co-owners of Esa Service sold to Atlas Copco. |
| Egidio Noci | Seller | Person | The other co-owner of Esa Service sold to Atlas Copco. |