Inter Europol's Landmark Acquisition of Pan-Pek in Strategic European Expansion

Deal News | Jul 22, 2025 | CEE Legal Matters

Inter Europol's Landmark Acquisition of Pan-Pek in Strategic European Expansion

Inter Europol, a prominent European bakery producer founded in 1989, has announced its first international acquisition with the purchase of Croatian bakery firm Pan-Pek. This acquisition marks a significant phase in Inter Europol's broader strategic efforts to expand across Europe. The deal was facilitated with legal guidance from CMS and Schoenherr. Enterprise Investors, a private equity firm managing Enterprise VII, was a crucial figure in the transaction as the previous majority stakeholder in Pan-Pek since 2018 and sole owner since 2020. Under its ownership, Pan-Pek saw an expansion in production capabilities and began exporting to international markets like Italy and the United States. The successful transaction underscores the dynamic growth ambitions of both Inter Europol and Enterprise Investors, signifying a thriving era for bakery exports and cross-European collaborations.

Sectors

  • Food and Beverage
  • Private Equity
  • Legal Advisory

Geography

  • Croatia – Pan-Pek is a Croatian bakery producer, making Croatia a central geography in the acquisition.
  • Poland – Inter Europol is a Polish bakery producer, highlighting Poland's role in the transaction.

Industry

  • Food and Beverage – The acquisition involves companies in the bakery production market, falling under the broader food and beverage industry.
  • Private Equity – Enterprise Investors, a private equity firm, played a significant role in the acquisition process as the former owner of Pan-Pek.
  • Legal Advisory – Legal firms CMS and Schoenherr provided advisory services for the acquisition, indicating the involvement of the legal advisory industry.

Financials

  • Not Disclosed – The financial terms of the acquisition were not publicly disclosed.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Inter EuropolBuyerCompanyA Polish bakery producer founded in 1989, making its first international acquisition.
Pan-PekTargetCompanyA Croatian bakery producer acquired by Inter Europol.
Enterprise InvestorsSellerCompanyPrivate equity firm that was the majority shareholder and then sole owner of Pan-Pek before the acquisition.
CMSLegal AdvisorCompanyProvided legal advisory services for the acquisition.
SchoenherrLegal AdvisorCompanyProvided legal advisory services for the acquisition.