M&A Deal Summary

Wise Equity Acquires Casa della Piada

On May 16, 2024, private equity firm Wise Equity acquired food company Casa della Piada from Aksìa Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Wise Equity’s 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Wise Equity’s 38th transaction in Italy.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-05-16
Target Casa della Piada
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Wise Equity
Sellers(s) Aksìa Group
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Casa della Piada

Modena, Italy
Casa della Piada engages in the production of piadine and tigelle, much appreciated both in Italy and abroad. Casa della Piada is recognized for its high-quality products and for being always focused on healthy and organic foods. Casa della Piada is based in Modena, Italy.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Wise Equity

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 1.3B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Wise SGR is a private equity investment firm that seeks middle-market buyout and growth capital investments primarily in Italy. Wise looks to invest €5 to €25 million in companies valued up to €75 million. Wise is a generlist investor and will consider opportunities in a variety of sectors, however the Firm has a preference for companies operating in capital equipment, manufacturing, and services. Wise SGR was formed in 2000 and is based in Milan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 40 of 41
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 6 of 6
Country (Italy) 38 of 39
Year (2024) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-19 MEP

Pergola, Italy

MEP is a supplier of rebar processing machinery and related after-sales services. The advanced machineries, which MEP is able to offer, are a key component in the global construction and strategic infrastructure supply chain and will keep being more used also in developing markets, characterized by increasing urbanization. MEP was founded in 1966 and is based in Pergola, Italy.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-25 Absolute Yachts

Podenzano, Italy

Absolute Yachts is a manufacturer of luxury yachts from 47 to 75 feet, in the Navetta, Flybridge and Coupé segments. By designing innovative and reliable boats made to be experienced at the highest level, the company has created new reference standards for the entire yachting industry and has been able to gain a leading role within the global nautical industry. All stages of product study, design and manufacture are completely in-house, and the customer relationship is supported by an effective dealer network. Absolute Yachts was formed in 2002 and is based in Podenzano, Italy.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Aksìa Group

Milan, Italy

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 500M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Aksìa Group is a private equity firm focused on acquisitions throughout Italy. The Firm targets opportunities in advanced manufacturing, mechanical industries, and companies specialized in highly engineered products. Aksia’s typical transaction situation includes corporate divestitures, traditional buyouts, and growth capital financings. The Firm generally takes a controlling equity stake in portfolio companies. Aksìa Group was formed in 1997 and is based in Milan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 8
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 4 of 4
Country (Italy) 8 of 8
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-04 Kintek

Mappano, Italy

Kintek is active in the design, production and distribution of precision components - such as tool holders, chucks, clamps and other accessories - for machine tools, destined for various businesses, from general mechanical engineering to mechatronics, from medical to aeronautics. Kintek is based in Mappano, Italy.

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