Green Alliance Expands with BioEnergy Europe Acquisition
Deal News | Jun 05, 2025 | Scouting Capital Advisors
Green Alliance has acquired 100% of BioEnergy Europe Srl, a leading distributor of pellets in Sicily and Calabria, in an effort to bolster Italy's position in the European biomass energy distribution market. This acquisition allows BioEnergy Europe to leverage Green Alliance's extensive logistical and operational platform, enhancing supply chain synergies, product availability, price stability, and management efficiency. The move positions Green Alliance, which operates over 15 warehouses across Italy, to exceed EUR 100 million in revenue, solidifying its status as a leader in renewable biomass energy distribution. Financial advisory was provided by Scouting Capital & Family Advisors, with Magazz & D'Alessandro Associati and Studio Legale Pisciotta handling due diligence and legal matters.
Sectors
- Renewable Energy
- Financial Advisory
- Legal Services
Geography
- Italy – The acquisition involves Italian companies and aims to strengthen Italy's role in the biomass energy market.
- Sicily and Calabria – BioEnergy Europe, the acquired entity, is a major distributor in these regions.
Industry
- Renewable Energy – The acquisition concerns the distribution of renewable energy sourced from biomass, a significant sub-sector within renewable energy.
- Financial Advisory – Scouting Capital & Family Advisors provided key financial advisory services during the acquisition.
- Legal Services – Legal expertise was provided by Giovannelli e Associati and Studio Legale Pisciotta, highlighting the role of legal services in M&A transactions.
Financials
- 100% stake in BioEnergy Europe – Green Alliance acquired the entire capital of BioEnergy Europe.
- EUR 100 million – With the acquisition, Green Alliance's revenue is expected to exceed this amount.
- EUR 8 million – Annual revenue reported by BioEnergy Europe in 2024.
- 45% – Average annual growth rate of BioEnergy Europe's revenue over the past five years.
- 400,000 tonnes – The volume of pellets moved by Green Alliance annually.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Alliance | Buyer | Company | A leading distributor of renewable energy from wooden biomass in Italy. |
| BioEnergy Europe Srl | Target | Company | An Italian company known for pellet distribution, playing a crucial role in Sicily and Calabria. |
| Scouting Capital & Family Advisors | Financial Advisor | Company | Provided financial advisory services for Green Alliance during the acquisition. |
| Giovannelli e Associati | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided deal advisory legal support during the acquisition. |
| Magazz & D'Alessandro Associati | Due Diligence Advisor | Company | Handled financial, tax, and accounting due diligence. |
| Studio Legale Pisciotta | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services concerning the transaction. |