Isem Packaging Group Completes Acquisition of Spanish EGISA

Deal News | Mar 12, 2025 | Legal Community Italy

Isem Packaging Group Completes Acquisition of Spanish EGISA

In a notable European industrial integration, Isem Packaging Group, a leading producer and marketer of secondary packaging across various sectors, including perfumery, cosmetics, and fashion, has successfully acquired the Spanish company Envase Gráfico Industrial (EGISA). The transaction was facilitated by the Milan-based law firm Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici, which provided legal counsel on M&A and corporate law matters through partners Guidomaria Brambilla and Daniele Rabitti, along with banking and finance expertise by Andrea Limongelli and Luca Coppola. Isem Packaging Group, backed by the private equity firm Peninsula, sought additional Spanish legal support from Pérez-Llorca, while the sellers were advised by Bufete Castilla. This acquisition bolsters Isem's presence in the secondary packaging market in Europe, particularly in the production of high-quality packaging for luxury perfumery and cosmetics.

Sectors

  • Packaging Industry
  • Private Equity
  • Legal Advisory Services

Geography

  • Italy – Isem Packaging Group is an Italian company and was assisted by the Italian law firm Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici.
  • Spain – EGISA, the target company, is based in Barcelona, Spain, and Spanish legal assistance was provided by Pérez-Llorca.

Industry

  • Packaging Industry – The transaction involves companies that produce and market secondary packaging, particularly for sectors like perfumery, cosmetics, and fashion.
  • Private Equity – The acquisition is backed by Peninsula, a private equity fund, playing a significant role in the transaction.
  • Legal Advisory Services – Multiple law firms were involved in advising the transaction, highlighting the importance of legal advisory services in M&A deals.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Isem Packaging GroupBuyerCompanyA leading European producer and marketer of secondary packaging, particularly for perfumery, cosmetics, and fashion.
    Envase Gráfico Industrial (EGISA)Target CompanyCompanyA Barcelona-based company specializing in the production of secondary packaging, with over 60 years in the industry.
    PeninsulaPrivate Equity FirmCompanyThe private equity firm backing Isem Packaging Group in the acquisition of EGISA.
    Gatti Pavesi Bianchi LudoviciLegal Advisor (Italy)CompanyProvided M&A and corporate law services to Isem Packaging Group for the transaction.
    Pérez-LlorcaLegal Advisor (Spain)CompanyAdvised Isem Packaging Group on Spanish legal matters for the acquisition.
    Bufete CastillaLegal Advisor to SellersCompanyAdvised the sellers of EGISA in the transaction.