Ikochimiki Strengthens Ties with Kersia through Strategic Acquisition
Deal News | May 29, 2025 | CEE Legal Matters
France-based Kersia Group has strategically acquired a majority stake in Greek company Ikochimiki. Ikochimiki operates in the food industry, focusing heavily on food service sectors. The acquisition aims to boost Kersia's presence in the hygiene and food safety solutions sectors within the Greek and broader Balkan markets. The legal advisory for this transaction was provided by Zepos & Yannopoulos, a law firm, with a team consisting of multiple partners and associates. The move underscores Kersia's commitment to expanding its influence in food safety and hygiene solutions, an area that is becoming increasingly critical in these regions.
Sectors
- Food Industry
- Hygiene and Food Safety Solutions
- Legal Services
Geography
- France – Kersia Group, the acquiring company, is based in France.
- Greece – Ikochimiki, the target company, is based in Greece, and the acquisition is a strategic expansion into this market.
- Balkan Region – The acquisition by Kersia aims to expand its presence in the hygiene and food safety solutions market across the Balkan region.
Industry
- Food Industry – Ikochimiki operates in the food industry and the food service sectors, making this classification relevant.
- Hygiene and Food Safety Solutions – Kersia's acquisition aims to enhance its market position in hygiene and food safety solutions.
- Legal Services – Legal firm Zepos & Yannopoulos played a vital role in advising the acquisition.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kersia Group | Acquiring Company | Company | A France-based company specializing in hygiene and food safety solutions. |
| Ikochimiki | Target Company | Company | A Greece-based company active in the food industry and food service sectors. |
| Zepos & Yannopoulos | Legal Advisor | Company | A legal firm advising Kersia on the acquisition of the majority stake in Ikochimiki. |
| Stefanos Charaktiniotis | Partner | Person | A partner at Zepos & Yannopoulos involved in advising the acquisition. |
| Maria Zoupa | Partner | Person | A partner at Zepos & Yannopoulos involved in advising the acquisition. |
| Georgia Voutsa | Partner | Person | A partner at Zepos & Yannopoulos involved in advising the acquisition. |
| Diana Tsourapa | Partner | Person | A partner at Zepos & Yannopoulos involved in advising the acquisition. |
| Rania Papakonstantinou | Partner | Person | A partner at Zepos & Yannopoulos involved in advising the acquisition. |
| Matina Andrikopoulou | Senior Associate | Person | A senior associate at Zepos & Yannopoulos involved in the transaction. |
| Nadia Axioti | Senior Associate | Person | A senior associate at Zepos & Yannopoulos involved in the transaction. |
| Elisavet Tsitsioka | Associate | Person | An associate at Zepos & Yannopoulos involved in the transaction. |
| Celia Karvouni | Trainee | Person | A trainee at Zepos & Yannopoulos involved in the transaction. |