Sonepar Expands Central Italy Presence with Key Acquisitions
Deal News | Jan 20, 2025 | Legal Community Italy
In a strategic move to consolidate its presence in Central Italy, Sonepar Italia has acquired business units from companies DElpidio, De Gregorio, Elettro Center, G.F. Elettronica, and Serafini Mario, all engaged in the electrical distribution sector. This ambitious expansion was facilitated by the legal expertise of Pavia e Ansaldo. Their team, led by Partner Daniele Carminati, and including associates Cristiano Piroli and Giorgia Daniele, efficiently executed the legal due diligence and negotiated the acquisition and ancillary contracts. Notably, the transaction also featured the rigorous financial oversight of Sonepar Italia's leadership, involving Emanuele Decataldo, Andrea Dalla Vecchia, and Samantha Pozzi, who managed corporate affairs, finance, and tax issues. Crucial fiscal aspects were managed by Matteo Molendi from BPA Studio. Sonepar's acquisition is a calculated effort to bolster its market position in a competitive industry.
Sectors
- Electrical Distribution
- Legal Services
Geography
- Italy – The article centers around Sonepar Italia's activities and acquisitions within the Central region of Italy.
- Central Italy – The specific geography of the operations and acquisitions undertaken by Sonepar Italia targets Central Italy.
Industry
- Electrical Distribution – The article focuses on Sonepar’s expansion within the electrical distribution sector, highlighting acquisitions of companies specialized in this field.
- Legal Services – Pavia e Ansaldo provided legal services, overseeing due diligence and contract negotiation, making Legal Services a key industry in the context of the transaction.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonepar Italia | Bidding Company | Company | Sonepar Italia is a company specializing in the distribution of electrical material, leading the acquisition. |
| Pavia e Ansaldo | Legal Advisor | Company | A legal firm that assisted Sonepar Italia in the acquisition, focusing on legal due diligence and contract negotiation. |
| DElpidio | Target Company | Company | One of the companies whose business units were acquired by Sonepar Italia. |
| De Gregorio | Target Company | Company | One of the companies whose business units were acquired by Sonepar Italia. |
| Elettro Center | Target Company | Company | One of the companies whose business units were acquired by Sonepar Italia. |
| G.F. Elettronica | Target Company | Company | One of the companies whose business units were acquired by Sonepar Italia. |
| Serafini Mario | Target Company | Company | One of the companies whose business units were acquired by Sonepar Italia. |
| BPA Studio | Tax Advisor | Company | Managed the fiscal aspects of the acquisition, represented by Matteo Molendi. |