Multicedi's Successful Acquisition of Supermarkets in Campania

Deal News | Mar 14, 2025 | Legal Community Italy

Multicedi's Successful Acquisition of Supermarkets in Campania

The law firm Grimaldi Alliance, headed by partners Andrea Neri and Daniela Fioretti with associate Marco Ingiulla, represented Multicedi in securing an antitrust clearance from the Italian Competition Authority (Agcm) for the acquisition of 17 supermarkets and a distribution center from Apulia Distribuzione located in Campania. After a thorough assessment, the Agcm authorized the acquisition on February 18, 2025, without initiating a formal investigation, determining that there were no competition issues within the local markets of the acquired retail outlets nor in the supply markets for both food and non-food products.

Sectors

  • Legal Services
  • Retail
  • Competition and Regulation

Geography

  • Italy – The activities take place within Italy, specifically concerning supermarkets in the Campania region and the competition review by the Italian Competition Authority (Agcm).

Industry

  • Legal Services – The involvement of the Grimaldi Alliance law firm represents the legal advisory services industry.
  • Retail – The acquisition of 17 supermarkets and a distribution center by Multicedi is directly linked to the retail industry.
  • Competition and Regulation – The antitrust review conducted by the Italian Competition Authority implicates this industry sector.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    MulticediBidding CompanyCompanyMulticedi is the company acquiring 17 supermarkets and a distribution center from Apulia Distribuzione.
    Apulia DistribuzioneSelling CompanyCompanyApulia Distribuzione is the company selling 17 supermarkets and a distribution center to Multicedi.
    Grimaldi AllianceLegal AdvisorCompanyGrimaldi Alliance is the law firm advising Multicedi during the antitrust approval process.
    Andrea NeriPartnerPersonAndrea Neri is a partner at Grimaldi Alliance and was involved in advising Multicedi.
    Daniela FiorettiPartnerPersonDaniela Fioretti is a partner at Grimaldi Alliance and was involved in advising Multicedi.
    Marco IngiullaAssociatePersonMarco Ingiulla is an associate at Grimaldi Alliance and was involved in advising Multicedi.
    Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (Agcm)Competition RegulatorGovernmentThe Agcm is the Italian Competition Authority responsible for reviewing and authorizing the acquisition.