ELA Wyrob Folii i Opakowan Sells to TEP Capital in Strategic Move
Deal News | Apr 23, 2025 | CEE Legal Matters
Gessel, a prominent legal advisory firm, has successfully advised the shareholders of ELA Wyrob Folii i Opakowan in their sale to TEP Capital. ELA Wyrob Folii i Opakowan, a well-respected Polish manufacturer specializing in films and packaging, represents a valuable acquisition for TEP Capital, a Polish investment fund with a strategic focus on medium-sized enterprises within the manufacturing sector. The acquisition, assisted by advisory support from Crido on behalf of TEP Capital, underscores a significant stride in the fund's expansion strategy. The Gessel legal team comprised Managing Associate Michal Osowski, Senior Associate Damian Bednarczyk, and Junior Associate Zuzanna Sojka, who collectively provided their expertise to facilitate a seamless transaction.
Sectors
- Manufacturing
- Private Equity & Investment
- Legal Advisory
Geography
- Poland – Both ELA Wyrob Folii i Opakowan and TEP Capital are Polish entities, making Poland the central geographical focus of the transaction.
Industry
- Manufacturing – The core activity of ELA Wyrob Folii i Opakowan, which produces films and packaging, falls under the manufacturing industry, aligning with TEP Capital's investment interest in medium-sized enterprises in this sector.
- Private Equity & Investment – TEP Capital, as an investment fund, operates within the private equity and investment industry, focusing on strategic acquisitions of manufacturing enterprises.
- Legal Advisory – Gessel, the advisory firm involved in the transaction, operates within the legal industry, providing crucial legal services to facilitate the sale.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELA Wyrob Folii i Opakowan | Target Company | Company | A Polish manufacturer specializing in films and packaging. |
| TEP Capital | Bidding Company | Company | A Polish investment fund focused on medium-sized enterprises in the manufacturing sector. |
| Gessel | Legal Advisor for the Seller | Company | A legal advisory firm that advised on the sale of ELA Wyrob Folii i Opakowan. |
| Crido | Legal Advisor for the Buyer | Company | Provided advisory services to TEP Capital during the acquisition. |
| Michal Osowski | Managing Associate | Person | Member of the Gessel legal team advising on the transaction. |
| Damian Bednarczyk | Senior Associate | Person | Part of the Gessel legal team advising on the transaction. |
| Zuzanna Sojka | Junior Associate | Person | Associate member of the Gessel legal team involved in the advisory process. |