Fusioni & Acquisizioni

🍴 D&C S.p.A. acquired Optimum Nutrition to expand its premium food and beverage offerings. Established in 1986, Optimum Nutrition, part of Glanbia, boasts over $5 billion in annual revenue and operates in 130+ countries. The brand holds dominance with 9 key sports nutrition labels and a strong presence in global markets, including partnerships like McLaren F1. Launching in Italy in September during the Monza Grand Prix, the campaign will feature prominent ads in Milan.

☕️ illycaffè acquista l'80% di Capitani, azienda specializzata in macchine da caffè, fondata nel 1979 a Solbiate con Cagno. La famiglia Capitani mantiene il 20%. L'acquisizione mira a migliorare il caffè espresso italiano e ridurre importazioni extra-europee. Cristina Scocchia, CEO di illycaffè, afferma che l'investimento rafforza l'eccellenza italiana e la leadership globale, nonostante le sfide economiche. Il closing è previsto nelle prossime settimane, soggetto alle consuete approvazioni regolamentari.

🥳 Keurig Dr Pepper acquires Jde Peet's for $18.4 billion (€15.7 billion), resulting in two new US-listed entities by the end of 2026. Beverage Co will focus on soft drinks, while Global Coffee Co, led by CEO Sudhanshu Priyadarshi, aims for $16 billion annual revenue. The acquisition seeks $400 million in operational savings amid US market struggles, where Keurig's sales declined by 0.2% in Q2 2025. Completion is expected in early 2026.

🏨 Ancora Cortina, a boutique hotel in the Dolomites, joins Virtuoso, a global luxury travel network with over 2,200 members in 100 countries. Led by Aldo Melpignano and designed by Vicky Charles, the hotel is a symbol of luxury in Cortina. Andrea Filippi highlights the honor of joining Virtuoso, enhancing Italy's high-end tourism profile. Renzo Rosso's vision blends fashion and hospitality, making it a prime location for luxury tourism.

📑 Giorgio Armani acquisterà La Capannina di Forte dei Marmi, iconico locale italiano, con la nuova gestione a partire dall'estate 2024. Fondato nel 1929 e gestito dai Guidi dal 1977, il locale è noto per la sua importanza culturale. Armani, da sempre legato a Forte dei Marmi, considera questa acquisizione un omaggio alle sue radici e alla tradizione italiana.

🛫 Frontier Airlines is launching 20 new routes, 18 previously operated by Spirit, starting November and completing by February. Destinations include Detroit, Houston, and Fort Lauderdale. CEO Barry Biffle aims to position Frontier as the top ultra low-cost carrier in the U.S., denying intent to target Spirit. Over the past 5 years, Frontier attempted twice to acquire Spirit, but was rejected by shareholders.

📈 Sicilia's Tourism Department, led by Elvira Amata, aims to enhance hospitality quality by investing €135 million in accommodations without land consumption. Despite a downturn in June and July, 2024 saw a 9.7% annual visitor increase, boosted by foreign tourism. Early 2025 numbers show continued growth, especially international visitors. Amata emphasizes tourism as a development engine, highlighting the importance of synergy in services to ensure industry growth.

🌏 Kuoni and Hotelplan, two iconic Swiss tourism brands, are merging under German company Dertour. Swiss authorities approved the acquisition, initiated in May, with no conditions, focusing on their Swiss market presence. Hotelplan, previously revived by Migros in February last year, will finalize its transfer this week. Dertour will acquire four of Hotelplan's five business units, excluding Interhome, already sold to HomeToGo. Dertour operates 130 companies across 16 countries and employs over 10,000 people.

💰 Charles Forte, Rocco Forte Hotels’ development director, announced a partnership with Emerald Pine Capital in 2025 targeting growth in Europe and the Middle East. The collaboration merges Rocco Forte's operational expertise with Emerald Pine’s investment management skills. This strategic alliance aims to identify high-potential hotel assets, streamline processes for property owners, and support acquisitions and development projects, focusing on long-term value creation in the hospitality sector.

🇹🇷 Turkish Airlines has acquired a 26-27% stake in Air Europa for €300 million, establishing itself as the second-largest shareholder. The deal, expected to finalize in 6-12 months, includes a €275 million loan and €25 million for shares. Turkish aims to enhance travel connections to Spain and attract more tourists from Latin America. This move positions Turkish behind the Hidalgo family and ahead of IAG, which holds a 20% stake in Air Europa.