Pemberton is pleased to have provided a €175m financing package to Valsa Group, owned by Italian sponsor, Aksìa SGR.
Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Bologna, Italy, Valsa Group is a leading Italian producer of chilled, frozen, and ambient pizzas and other savoury snacks, serving over 200 B2B clients across more than 50 countries.
This transaction provides the Group with resources to support strategic investments, potential M&A opportunities, and the optimisation of its debt structure, supporting Valsa Group’s broader growth strategy and continued expansion.
Backed by Italian sponsor Aksìa, Valsa Group has a strong growth track record and a diversified footprint across products, channels, and geographies. With flexible manufacturing and strong R&D capabilities, the company is focused on attractive market segments, and we look forward to supporting its next stage of development.
Francesco Di Trapani, Senior Advisor, Head of Southern Europe