Maestrani Acquires Belgian Delafaille and Czech Subsidiary
Deal News | Jun 25, 2025 | CEE Legal Matters
Maestrani Schweizer Schokoladen, a Swiss chocolate manufacturer, has successfully acquired Belgian praline producer Delafaille and its Czech subsidiary Ostrapack. This acquisition was facilitated by BPV Braun Partners in collaboration with Kellerhals Carrard, with legal guidance from Van Bael & Bellis. Ostrapack is recognized as a strategic entity within the Delafaille group due to its 12,000-square-meter facility dedicated to chocolate co-packing services, employing up to 300 individuals during peak seasons. The deal illustrates Maestrani's strategic expansion into the packaging segment to bolster its operational capabilities.
Sectors
- Food and Beverage
- Legal Services
Geography
- Switzerland – Maestrani Schweizer Schokoladen is based in Switzerland.
- Belgium – Delafaille, the acquired company, is a Belgian praline producer.
- Czech Republic – Ostrapack, the subsidiary involved in the acquisition, operates in the Czech Republic.
Industry
- Food and Beverage – Maestrani Schweizer Schokoladen is a chocolate manufacturer, operating within the food and beverage industry. The acquisition involves chocolate producers and co-packers.
- Legal Services – BPV Braun Partners and other legal advisors were involved, emphasizing the transaction's legal complexity in the acquisition process.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maestrani Schweizer Schokoladen | Buyer | Company | A Switzerland-based chocolate manufacturer acquiring Delafaille and Ostrapack. |
| Delafaille | Target | Company | A Belgian praline producer acquired by Maestrani. |
| Ostrapack | Target subsidiary | Company | A Czech subsidiary of Delafaille specializing in chocolate co-packing services. |
| BPV Braun Partners | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised Maestrani on the acquisition. |
| Kellerhals Carrard | Legal Advisor | Company | Worked alongside BPV Braun Partners in advising Maestrani. |
| Van Bael & Bellis | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised Maestrani Schweizer Schokoladen on the acquisition deal. |
| Krutak & Partners | Legal Advisor | Company | Reportedly advised the sellers in the deal. |