EQA Avocats assisted Pozzi Milano S.p.A. in the acquisition of a majority stake in Venditio SAS
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After several months of negotiations, the Italian company Pozzi Milano SPA, specialized in the production of tableware, purchased 90% of the share capital of Venditio SAS, its commercial agent for France and Belgium. On March 21, 2025, the transaction was finalized. The acquisition of the remaining 10% of the share capital may take place until 30 April 2027, should either party exercise the option under the mutual call and put agreements they have entered into.
This transaction was successfully completed with the support of EQA Avocats, represented by Messrs. Étienne Épron, Partner, and Justin Nuta, Associate, along with the Italian law firm Zaglio Orizio Braga e Associati, represented by Messrs. Matteo Piccinali and Andrea Polini, Partners.
As part of this transaction, the seller was represented by Messrs. Quentin Fleury, Marie-Pierre Olive, Jean-Charles Metz, and Fabien Delmas.
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