Ceresio Investors Assists Sifte Berti in Strategic Acquisition by Planzer

Ceresio Investors, through its Corporate Advisory & Investment Banking team led by Alessandro Santini, successfully advised the Berti family, owners of Sifte Berti, in the sale of the company to the Swiss family-owned firm Planzer. Established in 1969, Sifte Berti is a key player in Italy's logistics sector, operating on both national and international levels. The acquisition is a significant step in Planzer's growth strategy, bolstering its presence in Italy. Ceresio Investors acted as the lead financial advisor and structured the deal for the selling family. Additionally, Studio Bolelli Sportelli de Pietri-Tonelli provided tax advisory services, while legal matters were handled by studio legale Conte Maienza e associati. On the buyer's side, Baker McKenzie managed M&A aspects and regulatory issues. Leonardo De Luca and SCTS Studio Tributario e Societario were involved in financial coordination and tax structuring, respectively. The transaction underscores Ceresio Investors’ ability to facilitate cross-border investments between Italy and Switzerland, leveraging its deep industrial market knowledge and the reliability of its Lugano headquarters.