Nextalia Investment Management (“Nextalia”), on behalf of the Nextalia Flexible Capital fund (“NFC”), has signed a binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in Di Sano S.r.l. and DiGel S.r.l. (“Di Sano” or the “Group”), one of the leading Italian players in the production and distribution of finished and semi-finished pistachio-based products for both the artisanal channel (gelato makers and pastry shops) and the industrial channel. The Group boasts a broad product portfolio, which also includes gelato bases (Meucci brand) and candied fruit (Romeo brand).

Founded in 2012 by Francesco Di Sano, who has led the Group’s development by leveraging strong product expertise and extensive industry experience, the Group represents a fast-growing entrepreneurial platform supported by solid market trends driven by the increasing demand for pistachio-based products, as well as by its proven ability to meet the needs of both artisanal and industrial customers.

With revenues having grown by more than 35% per year in recent years, Di Sano is strategically located in Northern Italy, operating from a modern production facility of over 22,000 square metres in Landriano (Pavia). The plant is equipped with dedicated production lines for high value-added semi-finished products, such as creams and pastes, and features significant unused production capacity to support future growth.

Nextalia aims to support the Group—also through the strengthening of the management structure and the enhancement of internal capabilities—in pursuing ambitious growth plans, both organically and through targeted acquisition opportunities. The objective is to create a leading platform in the high value-added ingredients and preparations segment for the confectionery sector, expanding the product offering and further strengthening the Group’s presence across the artisanal and industrial channels, as well as developing the modern retail channel.

The transaction entails the acquisition by Nextalia of a controlling stake in Di Sano, while Francesco Di Sano and the other existing shareholders will retain a minority interest—confirming their confidence in the project and the Group’s growth prospects—and will continue to hold management roles.

Vitale acted as financial advisor to the sellers, offering support in the structuring of the transaction, in the negotiation phases and in the coordination of due diligence activities.

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