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POLENGHI

Acquired by

PROGRESSIO SGR

ITALY Food Processing REV [1m EUR - 100m EUR] 08/2019

Target

POLENGHI

Acquirer

PROGRESSIO SGR

Context

Progressio SGR has acquired a minority stake in Polenghi Food S.p.A. from the founding family. The capital injection is aimed at accelerating the company's international growth, particularly in the United States (its largest market) and consolidating its leadership in Europe. The strategic plan also includes potential add-on acquisitions to expand the product portfolio and strengthen geographic presence.

This transaction is part of the AgriFood industry, which currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 10.1x since the beginning of 2026, 9.8% decrease compared to 2025. This data is based on contribution from our growing community, composed of M&A and Private Equity professionals, and has been verified by our team to ensure its accuracy.

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Target

Founded in 1976 and based near Piacenza, Polenghi Food is a global leader in the production and distribution of lemon and lime juice for condiments. The company specializes in packaging citrus juices for major retail chains (GDO) and food service clients worldwide. Under the leadership of Marco Polenghi, the company has pursued an aggressive internationalization strategy, establishing production and commercial subsidiaries in Europe and the United States. It exports to over 80 countries, with significant market presence in the US, France, and the UK.

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