Selling a company does not necessarily mean stepping away. More and more entrepreneurs choose to sell a majority stake while remaining involved, taking on a role as president or strategic advisor.
Selling a company does not necessarily mean stepping away. More and more entrepreneurs choose to sell a majority stake while remaining involved, taking on a role as president or strategic advisor.
In the M&A market, the relationship between private equity funds and Italian SMEs is becoming increasingly central. However, collaboration between financial capital and entrepreneurial management requires balance.
In mergers and acquisitions, attention gravitates to large deals. In Italy, however, the growth and continuity of thousands of companies depend on smaller transactions that markets rarely notice, yet matter to the real economy.
In any M&A transaction, how communication is managed is as strategic as the financial aspects.
Winnerge supported Summeet in the acquisition of Victory Project Congressi, strengthening its market position and expanding its industrial capacity.
In SME M&A transactions, confidentiality is not a formality but a strategic necessity to protect company value.
When an entrepreneur decides to sell their company, the choice of buyer is as crucial as the price. For SMEs, two of the most common counterparties are private equity funds and family offices.
Winnerge supported Castellini in acquiring Lazzari through analysis, due diligence and negotiation, turning the deal into sustainable industrial growth.
In M&A deals, the timing of selling an SME can be just as critical as the price. Choosing when to open negotiations often impacts value as much as the financial metrics themselves.
In many business cultures, especially in Italy, selling a company to a direct competitor is still seen as a last resort. Entrepreneurs often fear it signals defeat, the loss of market control, or even the end of their legacy.