Vitale (IMAP Italy) advised EF Group, leader in the design and construction of three-dimensional spaces in the exhibition and high-end contract sector, and its shareholders in the sale of a majority stake to Alto Partners V (private equity fund managed by Alto Partners SGR).

EF Group, based in the province of Turin, is a leading Italian general contractor in the design and construction of exhibition stands and three-dimensional structures (events, exhibitions, corporate headquarters, showrooms and concept stores) for diversified corporate clients of primary national and international standing with a range of tailor-made products and services - further strengthened with the recent acquisition of Giordano Allestimenti - in the high-end segment of reference market.

Alto Capital V will acquire a majority stake in EF from EOS IM and will be supported in the investment by the Giordano Family and by all the top management of the Group who will re-invest part of the proceeds.

Vitale acted as financial advisor to the sellers, offering support in the structuring of the transaction, in the negotiation phases and in the coordination of due diligence activities.