Vittoria Health Nutrition Acquired by Pleiades Capital from Orienta Capital Partners

In a transaction involving notable private equity players, Orienta Capital Partners has divested its 70% stake in Vittoria Health Nutrition (VHN) through a sale orchestrated by the holding Romagnadiet. The acquirer is Pleiades Capital, which has conducted the acquisition through a club deal with 20% co-financing by the sponsor. VHN specializes in high-protein snack production, particularly in wafers, targeting the sports and health nutrition markets. Pleiades Capital's strategic plan for VHN aims at strengthening the management team, increasing production capacity, and enhancing R&D operations to foster growth. The strategy also includes potential growth through external lines. VHN has experienced significant transformation under Orienta's guidance, with investments in automation and client expansion. The acquisition signifies Pleiades Capital's commitment to supporting VHN's growth trajectory while maintaining its high-quality standards. Guido Dracone, a minority shareholder and current CEO, will continue to lead VHN.