We have advised Platinum Equity and the target’s founding family and management, who reinvested in the transaction, on securing the financial resources required to complete the acquisition of Fratelli Polli. The financing was provided by a pool of banks, including Bper Banca, MPS, BPM, and Intesa Sanpaolo.
Platinum Equity, founded in 1995, is a leading investment firm specialising in mergers, acquisitions, and operations for companies offering mission-critical products, services, and solutions across diverse industries. Over the past 25 years, the firm’s investments have resulted in over 250 acquisitions globally.
Fratelli Polli is a well-renowned Italian company, an undisputed leader in the pasta condiments and vegetable preserves sectors, operating in over 50 countries. The company benefits from more than 150 years of family heritage, industry expertise, consolidated client relationships, and a sustainability-centric long-term vision.
The transaction aims to support and strengthen Polli's international expansion, which has been progressing in recent years. The fund will help the company develop a strategic plan focused on organic growth and external expansion, broadening product lines, and strengthening its presence in the European and US markets. Additionally, it will maintain a strong focus on technological innovation and sustainability.
The Polli family and management have reinvested in the transaction, retaining a significant minority stake and management roles in the company, ensuring the continued success of a thriving business.
