
Marco Polo Advisor with Fratelli Guzzini
in the acquisition of a majority stake in Domo
in the acquisition of a majority stake in Domo
July 29th, 2024
Marco Polo Advisor assisted Fratelli Guzzini S.p.a., a leading company in the production of designer items for the table and the kitchen, in the acquisition of a majority stake in Domo, which has been successfully operating for thirty years in the non-stick pots and pans sector. Headquartered in Colli al Metauro, in the province of Pesaro, in the heart of the cookware district, Domo creates products designed to last over time, respecting the environment and using cutting-edge production processes.
Domo will operate in full synergy with Fratelli Guzzini and will be able to benefit from the Group's commercial strength and brand reputation while remaining an independent entity.
"With the acquisition of the majority of Domo, a well-known player with an excellent reputation in the non-stick pots and pans sector, we wanted accelerate the growth of Fratelli Guzzini by adding a new important product category to the portfolio", said Massimiliano Guzzini, President of Fratelli Guzzini. "The transaction, which today marks a new phase of development, witness the Guzzini family entrepreneurial commitment, started by the founder Enrico Guzzini in 1912, and the desire to become over time a hub of Italian excellence. We thank Marcello Del Prete, outgoing Chairman of the Board of Directors of Domo, for having contributed to the development of this beautiful company of the Marche region".
"What we have just signed is an important agreement for Fratelli Guzzini: it confirms the desire for growth of our Group and the commitment of shareholders and management in the pursuit of shared objectives" said Sergio Grasso, CEO of Fratelli Guzzini "By expanding our presence in the world of cookware we will be able to cover new and different distribution channels, thus increasing market shares at an international level. Our strategic objective is to promote a sustainable and truly Made in Italy industrial model, to offer high-quality, designer products, supported by a reliable and efficient production chain. We are excited to combine our skills with those of Domo to create innovative solutions based on Italian know-how, capable of creating value for the territory, distribution partners and consumers”.
"The possibility of being part of a larger Group, with a strong focus on design, a cutting-edge production and commercial organization and a strong presence on international markets offers a great development prospect for our company and all our employees", commented Maurizio Mezzanotti, founder and partner of Domo.
Maurizio Mezzanotti will remain in the group formed by Fratelli Guzzini and Domo, giving continuity to the project and making available his long experience and the important network of relationships built over time, following the activity with the support of the production structures, services, management of Fratelli Guzzini and remaining on the board of directors of Domo.
Marco Polo Advisor with Fabio Menghini and Filippo Rozzanigo and Lexalia Studio Legale e Tributario with Domenico Mastrangelo and Andrea Lino assisted Fratelli Guzzini in the entire acquisition process. SVS Lex Società Tra Avvocati Benefit a r.l., with the team composed of Luigi Selva Verzica and Tommaso Del Castello, assisted the partners of Domo for all corporate and contractual aspects of the Operation.