Expotrans Acquired by Fiera Milano for Majority Stake
Deal News | Apr 16, 2025 | Legal Community Italy
Fiera Milano has acquired a majority stake in Expotrans, a company specializing in logistics and transportation services for fairs, exhibitions, and live events. This strategic move aims to boost Fiera Milano's position in the high-value-added exhibition services sector. The acquisition was guided by Fiera Milano's internal teams in business development, finance, and legal. Advant Nctm provided legal assistance to Fiera Milano, led by partner Simone De Carli and associate Marianna Loprevite. On the seller's side, legal advisory was offered by Giliberti Triscornia e Associati, with partner Emilio Bettaglio and associates Emiliano Zanfei and Leonardo Spinadin taking the lead.
Sectors
- Logistics and Transportation
- Exhibition Services
Geography
- Italy – Both Fiera Milano and Expotrans are based in Italy, and the legal advisors involved are also operating within the Italian jurisdiction.
Industry
- Logistics and Transportation – Expotrans operates in the logistics and transportation sector, providing services for fairs, exhibitions, and events.
- Exhibition Services – Fiera Milano specializes in exhibition services, and this acquisition enhances their capabilities in this sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiera Milano | Acquirer | Company | A leading exhibition and conference organizer in Italy, acquiring a majority stake in Expotrans. |
| Expotrans | Target Company | Company | A logistics and transportation services provider for fairs, exhibitions, and live events. |
| Advant Nctm | Legal Advisor (Buyer) | Company | Provided legal services to Fiera Milano for the acquisition. |
| Giliberti Triscornia e Associati | Legal Advisor (Seller) | Company | Provided legal services to the vendor in the transaction. |
| Andrea Sozzi | Business Development Team | Person | Part of Fiera Milano's internal business development team. |
| Enrico Mastroianni | Business Development Team | Person | Part of Fiera Milano's internal business development team. |
| Massimo De Tullio | Finance Team | Person | Part of Fiera Milano's internal finance team. |
| Pierpaolo Valfr | Finance Team | Person | Part of Fiera Milano's internal finance team. |
| Gabriele Ciocchetti | Legal Team | Person | Part of Fiera Milano's internal legal team. |
| Simone De Carli | Legal Advisor (Buyer) | Person | Partner at Advant Nctm leading the legal team assisting Fiera Milano. |
| Marianna Loprevite | Legal Advisor (Buyer) | Person | Associate at Advant Nctm assisting in the acquisition. |
| Emilio Bettaglio | Legal Advisor (Seller) | Person | Partner at Giliberti Triscornia e Associati leading the seller's legal team. |
| Emiliano Zanfei | Legal Advisor (Seller) | Person | Associate at Giliberti Triscornia e Associati assisting in the transaction. |
| Leonardo Spinadin | Legal Advisor (Seller) | Person | Associate at Giliberti Triscornia e Associati assisting in the transaction. |