Fürstenberg Sgr, through the “illimity Credit & Corporate Turnaround Fund”, it acquired the majority of the share capital of Noberasco, Ligurian company that produces and markets dehydrated and dried fruit. This is the first operation concluded by Fürstenberg Sgr, a company which together with Fürstenberg Sim (formerly Euclidea) will become part of the new hub wealth management of Banca Ifis which will start in 2027.
The details of the operation
“The operation is aimed at supporting the process of relaunch and growth of the company, alongside the Noberasco family, which will remain a minority shareholder,” a statement reads. Specifically, the acquisition is consistent with Noberasco's industrial and financial turnaround process, which led to the signing of a debt redefinition agreement The company's overall share capital was consolidated and Flavio Ferretti was appointed CEO, who remains at the helm. Following the refinancing, illimity acquired a 10% stake in the Ligurian company. Last December, following the successful completion of Ifis's public offering, the fund converted the shares into 67%, taking control.
“We strongly believe in Noberasco's potential, a brand that represents excellence in Italian food and which has demonstrated over time a great capacity for adaptation and attention to the consumer", he stated Paola Tondelli, CEO of Fürstenberg Sgr. "This transaction confirms our desire to guide the company into a new phase of growth, strengthening its competitive position in Italy and abroad," the manager continued.
Gian Benedetto Noberasco, honorary president of Noberasco, confirmed: “Since 1908, Noberasco has always invested in the future through constant research, innovation, and development. Thanks to the new governance and renewed investor confidence, the historic brand will be able to advance with momentum towards new goals.”
