Hatko Acquires 10% Stake in Italian Sofisport
Deal News | Jul 10, 2025 | CEE Legal Matters
In a strategic move, Hatko Uluslararasi Spor Teknolojileri, a Turkish company renowned for manufacturing FIFA-licensed artificial grass and football fields, has acquired a 10% minority stake in Sofisport. This Italy-based company specializes in the construction, installation, and maintenance of similar sports surfaces. The legal details of the acquisition were guided by Aydemir, in collaboration with Studio Legale Gatto. The sellers received legal advice from Studio Legale Gallavotti Bernardini & Partners. The Aydemir advisory team consisted of Partner Gupse Hatko-Aydemir, along with Associates Bulent Erturgut and Basak Oncel.
Sectors
- Sports Infrastructure
- Legal Services
Geography
- Turkey – Hatko, the acquiring company, is based in Turkey.
- Italy – Sofisport, the target company, is based in Italy.
Industry
- Sports Infrastructure – The investment involves companies specializing in the manufacturing and installation of artificial grass and football fields, aligning with the sports infrastructure industry.
- Legal Services – Multiple law firms were involved in advising the parties on the acquisition, highlighting the legal aspects of the industry.
Financials
- 10% – Represents the stake acquired by Hatko in Sofisport.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatko Uluslararasi Spor Teknolojileri | Bidding Company | Company | A Turkish manufacturer of artificial grass and competitive football fields licensed by FIFA. |
| Sofisport | Target Company | Company | An Italy-based company specializing in the construction, installation, and maintenance of FIFA-licensed football fields. |
| Aydemir | Legal Advisor | Company | A legal advisory firm that aided Hatko in the acquisition process. |
| Studio Legale Gatto | Legal Advisor | Company | Collaborated with Aydemir to provide legal advice to Hatko. |
| Studio Legale Gallavotti Bernardini & Partners | Legal Advisor (Sellers) | Company | Provided legal advice to the sellers in the acquisition. |
| Gupse Hatko-Aydemir | Partner | Person | A Partner at Aydemir, involved in advising Hatko. |
| Bulent Erturgut | Associate | Person | An Associate at Aydemir, involved in advising Hatko. |
| Basak Oncel | Associate | Person | An Associate at Aydemir, involved in advising Hatko. |