La Doria Acquires Feg and Feg Logistica in Strategic Expansion
Deal News | May 28, 2025 | Finance Community IT - 1 Corporate M&A
La Doria, a leading European supplier of long-lasting Italian private label products such as tomatoes, sauces, and canned legumes, has successfully executed a strategic acquisition. The company has acquired the entire share capital of Feg and Feg Logistica, which are entities formed through the partial and proportional demerger of Feger di Gerardo Ferraioli and Sapori del Sole. Feger specializes in the production of tomato derivatives, legumes, and ready-made sauces. Assisting La Doria in this acquisition were Vitale as the financial advisor, KPMG Advisory for financial due diligence, and Chiomenti for legal aspects. The sellers were represented by Houlihan Lokey as financial advisor and Studio Zingaropoli-Cerrato for legal concerns. The acquisition aligns with La Doria’s strategic goals, enhancing its market position in premium retail channels, with Feger reporting revenues of €83 million in 2024, a significant portion of which are from foreign markets. The deal is set to be finalized by the end of Q3 2025.
Sectors
- Food and Beverage
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Consulting and Advisory
Geography
- Italy – Both La Doria and the acquired companies, Feg and Feg Logistica, are based in Italy, with Feger located in Angri, SA.
- Germany, Japan, and Australia – These countries are significant markets for Feger, contributing to a substantial portion of their revenue, particularly in the export market.
Industry
- Food and Beverage – The article involves companies primarily engaged in producing and supplying food products, particularly focusing on long-lasting Italian private label specialties.
- Mergers and Acquisitions – The article details the acquisition of Feg and Feg Logistica by La Doria, indicating a significant M&A transaction within the food and beverage sector.
- Consulting and Advisory – Several advisory firms, such as Vitale, KPMG, and Houlihan Lokey, are involved in the financial and legal advisory aspects of the M&A deal.
Financials
- €83 million – Feger's revenue in 2024, with 47% from international markets.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Doria | Acquirer | Company | A European company specializing in long-life Italian private label products. |
| Feg and Feg Logistica | Target | Company | Entities formed via a partial demerger of Feger di Gerardo Ferraioli and Sapori del Sole, active in tomato derivatives, legumes, and sauces production. |
| Vitale | Financial Advisor | Company | Provided financial advisory services to La Doria during the acquisition. |
| KPMG Advisory | Financial Due Diligence Provider | Company | Handled the financial due diligence for La Doria. |
| Chiomenti | Legal Advisor | Company | Responsible for the legal aspects of the acquisition for La Doria. |
| Houlihan Lokey | Financial Advisor to Vendor | Company | Provided financial advisory services to the sellers. |
| Studio Zingaropoli-Cerrato | Legal Advisor to Vendor | Company | Provided legal advisory services to the sellers. |