Polifarma Acquires German Hennig with EY SLT's Legal Assistance
Deal News | Feb 17, 2025 | Legal Community Italy
In a significant cross-border acquisition, the Italian pharmaceutical company Polifarma has acquired 100% of the German firm Hennig Arzneimittel. The transaction was legally facilitated by EY SLT and EY Law Germany who advised Polifarma on Italian and German legal matters. The legal team on the transaction included partners Luca Iannaccone, Francesco Aratari, and Matthias Winter, with director Ines Fritz and senior manager Sara Reverso also playing key roles. EY SLT additionally managed the financing contract negotiations with Banca Patrimoni Sella. Deloitte Financial Advisory served as the financial advisor, guiding aspects of M&A and debt advisory, as well as performing due diligence, supported by partner-level leadership from Elio Milantoni and Manuel Pincetti, among others.
Sectors
- Pharmaceuticals
- Legal Advisory
- Financial Advisory
Geography
- Italy – The acquiring company, Polifarma, is based in Italy.
- Germany – The target company, Hennig Arzneimittel, is based in Germany.
Industry
- Pharmaceuticals – The acquisition involves two pharmaceutical companies, Polifarma and Hennig Arzneimittel.
- Legal Advisory – EY SLT and EY Law Germany provided legal advisory services for this international acquisition.
- Financial Advisory – Deloitte provided financial advisory and due diligence services for this acquisition.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polifarma | Acquiring Company | Companies | An Italian pharmaceutical company acquiring Hennig Arzneimittel. |
| Hennig Arzneimittel | Target Company | Companies | A German pharmaceutical company acquired by Polifarma. |
| EY SLT | Legal Advisor | Companies | Provided legal advisory services for Polifarma in their acquisition of Hennig. |
| EY Law Germany | Legal Advisor | Companies | Assisted in German legal matters for Polifarma's acquisition. |
| Deloitte Financial Advisory | Financial Advisor | Companies | Conducted financial advisory and due diligence for Polifarma. |
| Banca Patrimoni Sella | Financier | Companies | Provided financing for the acquisition. |