MILAN (ITALPRESS) – Noberasco S.p.A. communicates through a note that the fund “illimity Credit & Corporate Turnaround Fund”, managed by Fürstenberg SGR S.p.A., has acquired the majority of the company’s share capital. The operation is aimed at supporting the relaunch and growth path of the historic leader in the soft, dry fruit sector, in addition to the Noberasco family that will remain minority shareholder.
Founded over 100 years ago and awarded in 2022 of the “Historical Brand of National Interest” award by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Noberasco “represents one of the most recognized realities in the Italian landscape of soft dehydrated and dry fruit, thanks to a constant commitment to placing the consumer at the centre of its value proposal, through high quality standards, careful selection of raw materials and continuous product innovation. Over the years the Company has been able to evolve, successfully anticipating new consumer trends and seizing the opportunities offered by the expansion of sales channels and development on foreign markets, while maintaining the values that have determined its success,” reads in a note.
The operation “in continuity with Noberasco’s industrial and financial turnaround process, which led to the subscription, in December 2024, of a redefinition agreement of the Company’s overall debt and the appointment of Flavio Ferretti as CEO, who remains under the leadership of the Company. The investment confirms the commitment in the relaunch of Noberasco, with the aim of obtaining a growing development, through the strengthening of the leadership position within the main chains of the GDO, the development of the Horeca channel, home consumption with healthy products and expansion into new geographies, even at an international level.” The operation, continues the note, is the first carried out by the SGR of the Banca Ifis Group after the rebranding in Fürstenberg SGR and confirms the role of the company of reference partner for historical companies of the Italian entrepreneurial fabric, characterized by strong brands and solid industrial skills.
“Noberasco has always invested in the future through constant research, innovative drive and development, but thanks to the new governance and renewed trust by investors, the historical brand will be able to advance with momentum towards new goals,” said Gian Benedetto Noberasco, Honorary President of Noberasco SpA.
“We strongly believe in the potential of Noberasco, a brand that represents an excellence of Italian food and that has demonstrated over time a great ability to adapt and care to the consumer – the words of Paola Tondelli, CEO of Fürstenberg SGR -. This operation confirms our desire to accompany the Company in a new phase of growth, strengthening its competitive position in Italy and abroad.”.
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