Diagram Group: A New Chapter with CDP Equity and Trilantic Europe
Deal News | Dec 27, 2024 | PedersoliGattai
CDP Equity and Trilantic Europe have acquired a majority stake in Diagram Group, an Italian agritech leader, from investment platform Nextalia. Each acquiring firm, CDP Equity, a subsidiary of Gruppo Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, and Trilantic Europe, a prominent pan-European private equity investor, took a 41.6% share, amounting to a total of 83% ownership. As part of the deal, BF Agricola, a member of the BF Group active in the agro-industrial sectors, reinvested to retain a 15% stake, albeit down from their initial 20% holding. The transaction was expertly advised by PedersoliGattai, with a multidisciplinary team coordinated by Duccio Regoli. The legal team managed various intricate aspects of the deal, including corporate, finance, antitrust, and contractual negotiations with managers.
Sectors
- Agritech
- Private Equity
- Legal Advisory
Geography
- Italy – Diagram Group is an Italian company, and CDP Equity is an Italian entity under Gruppo Cassa Depositi e Prestiti.
- Europe – Trilantic Europe is a pan-European private equity firm, highlighting the broader geographical scope.
Industry
- Agritech – Diagram Group operates within the agritech industry, focusing on technology-driven agricultural solutions.
- Private Equity – Both CDP Equity and Trilantic Europe are key players in the private equity sector, engaging in the acquisition.
- Legal Advisory – PedersoliGattai provided legal advice, reflecting the involvement of the legal advisory industry.
Financials
- 83% – The total percentage stake acquired by CDP Equity and Trilantic Europe in Diagram Group.
- 41.6% – Individual percentage stake acquired by both CDP Equity and Trilantic Europe.
- 15% – The percentage of Diagram Group retained by BF Agricola after reinvestment.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagram Group | Target Company | Company | An Italian company operating in the agritech sector. |
| CDP Equity | Buyer | Company | A subsidiary of Gruppo Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, involved in private equity investments. |
| Trilantic Europe | Buyer | Company | A leading pan-European private equity investor. |
| Nextalia | Vendor | Company | An investment platform that sold its stakes in Diagram Group. |
| BF Agricola | Reinvestor | Company | A company within the BF Group, reinvested to hold a 15% stake in Diagram Group. |
| PedersoliGattai | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services for the acquisition. |