Sipal Plans Sale of Logistics Unit to Accenture
Deal News | Jun 05, 2025 | Finance Community IT - 1 Corporate M&A
Sipal, a company engaged in engineering and design across various sectors including aeronautics, defense, and aerospace, has been working towards selling its operational branch in integrated logistics support to Accenture. BDO Advisory has been pivotal in aiding Sipal during this strategic divestment through their M&A support services. The team, spearheaded by Stefano Variano, includes key figures such as Iva Ivanovic and Federico Musi. Alongside BDO Advisory, BDO Law provides legal assistance, particularly focusing on the negotiation of contractual and corporate documentation essential for this transaction. Additionally, labor law considerations are being addressed by Salonia e Associati. This sale marks a significant strategic move for Sipal as it divests its logistics operations, potentially allowing it to focus more on its core sectors.
Sectors
- Engineering and Design
- Consulting and Advisory
- Legal Services
Geography
- Italy – The location of Sipal and the advisory firms involved in the transaction.
Industry
- Engineering and Design – The core business of Sipal, focusing on creating systems and structures for sectors like aeronautics, defense, and aerospace.
- Consulting and Advisory – BDO Advisory's role in providing M&A assistance and negotiations, as well as Accenture's consulting solutions.
- Legal Services – BDO Law and Salonia e Associati's involvement in handling legal and labor law aspects for the transaction.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sipal | Target Company | Company | A company specializing in engineering and design services across various sectors seeking to divest its logistics branch. |
| Accenture | Bidding Company | Company | A global professional services company set to acquire Sipal's integrated logistics operations. |
| BDO Advisory | Corporate Finance Advisor | Company | Provided M&A assistance and negotiation support to Sipal. |
| BDO Law | Legal Advisor | Company | Managed legal aspects and contractual negotiations for Sipal. |
| Salonia e Associati | Labor Law Advisor | Company | Handled labor law aspects related to the transaction for Sipal. |
| Stefano Variano | Partner at BDO Advisory | Person | Led the M&A assistance team advising Sipal. |
| Iva Ivanovic | Supervisor at BDO Advisory | Person | Contributed to the M&A assistance for Sipal. |
| Federico Musi | Analyst at BDO Advisory | Person | Part of the M&A assistance team for Sipal. |