Fiera Milano Acquires Majority Stake in Expotrans
Deal News | Apr 15, 2025 | Finance Community IT - 1 Corporate M&A
Fiera Milano, a leading global player in the trade fair and congress industry and a listed Italian company, has acquired a majority stake in Expotrans, a prominent operator in logistics and transportation services for trade shows, exhibitions, and live events both in Italy and internationally. This acquisition, which is expected to strengthen Fiera Milano's position in high-value-added exhibition services, was supported by KPMG as their financial advisor and Advant NCTM as their legal advisor. On the other side, Expotrans was advised financially by Vitale, with a legal advisory from Giliberti Triscornia e Associati. Fiera Milano's internal business development and finance teams, led by Andrea Sozzi and Enrico Mastroianni, alongside their legal team, executed the transaction.
Sectors
- Trade Fair and Congress
- Logistics and Transportation
- Financial Advisory
Geography
- Italy – Both Fiera Milano and Expotrans are headquartered in Italy, making it a central geography in this transaction.
- International – Expotrans operates internationally, making this acquisition relevant to a broader geographical area beyond Italy.
Industry
- Trade Fair and Congress – The article involves Fiera Milano, a major global player in the trade fair and congress industry.
- Logistics and Transportation – The acquisition of Expotrans, a company in the logistics and transportation services for trade shows, highlights the relevance of this industry.
- Financial Advisory – The involvement of financial advisory firms like KPMG and Vitale in the deal process highlights this industry.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiera Milano | Acquirer | Company | An Italian company listed on the stock exchange and one of the leading global operators in the trade fair and congress industry. |
| Expotrans | Target | Company | A major operator in logistics and transportation services for trade shows, exhibitions, and live events. |
| Vitale | Financial Advisor to Expotrans | Company | Provided financial advisory services to Expotrans for this transaction. |
| KPMG | Financial Advisor to Fiera Milano | Company | Served as the financial advisor to Fiera Milano in its acquisition of Expotrans. |
| Advant NCTM | Legal Advisor to Fiera Milano | Company | Provided legal advisory services to Fiera Milano in this transaction. |
| Giliberti Triscornia e Associati | Legal Advisor to Expotrans | Company | Assisted Expotrans with legal advisory services during the acquisition. |