Press Review

Source: La Repubblica - Affari & Finanza

Author: Luigi dell'Olio

Renewable sources, it is time for mergers and acquisitions
The future for the “clean energy” industry is getting brighter and brighter, as evidenced by the increasing number of M&A operations in that sector. According to Davide Milano, project manager of Arietti & Partners, the main drivers are the need of economies of scale and other market factors such as the rising energy demand from Eastern Europe and Asia, diversification in order to survive the end of the “oil era” in the future and rising eco-awareness of consumers. (language: Italian)

Source: Finanza & Mercati

Author: Andrea Fiorini

Mergers & Acquisitions, aiming at the future
Arietti & Partners project manager Davide Milano explains the causes of the impressive increase of M&A operations in the energy industry, mainly pulled by the renewable sources. The main players and investor are now incumbent producers, venture funds and, especially, firms aiming at self-energy production. (language: Italian)

Source: CorrierEconomia

Author: Monica Camozzi, Isidoro Trovato

Gold rush in the Indiam market. The winning solution is the local partner.
Peculiarities and contradictions of the Indian market, presenting both substantial infrastructural delays and a double-digit growth base on Western models. Professor Giuliano Noci and Attilio Arietti explain the rising interest of Italian entrepreneurs, the value of “Made in Italy”, the importance of having an local partner in the retail sector and be the first comers to gain competitive advantage with a strategic positioning. (english version)

Source: e-gazzette.it

Author: Sarah Pozzoli

Mergers and Acquisitions – Davide Milano: ‘Acquisition hunting in the energy mid-market industry’
Davide Milano predicts that, after last year’s large international operations, the focus of the energy industry will move towards the mid-markets in the Far East. In particular, the oil price raise and public incentives will push acquisitions in the renewable energy sector. (language: Italian)

Source: Largo Consumo

Author: Davide Milano

Beer and football took over
Davide Milano analyses the most important M&A transactions of the first months of 2008. Movements in the sportswear sector, with Nike’s offer on Umbro and Maus Frèrer becoming the major shareholder of the Swedish brand Gant. Lots of transactions involving food and beverage firms too, with Carlsberg, Heineken and SabMiller playing the starring roles. (language: Italian)