February 2020 – Kinstellar has advised the US private equity fund Highlander Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake in Sano Vita, a leading Romanian natural food supplier.
Founded in 1995, Sano Vita is one of the most reputable and trusted food brands and consumer products company in Romania. The company sells a wide range of vegetarian products, including snacks, cereals, rice cakes, tofu, mueslis, nut and seed mixes.
Highlander Partners is a US private investment firm making direct private equity and mezzanine investments throughout North America, the United Kingdom and Central Europe.
The Kinstellar team was led by Zsuzsa Csiki, Counsel, supported by Senior Associates Mihai Coada and Oana Grigore and Associates Madalina Perte, Patricia Piticas, Theodora Stoica. Partner Iustinian Captariu coordinated the competition law aspects of the transaction.
Zsuzsa Csiki comments: “We are delighted to have had the opportunity to advise Highlander Partners on this significant acquisition in Romania. It underscores our multi-sector expertise and ability to guide clients seamlessly through all phases of a deal. We are honoured to have been part of this success story and congratulate all teams involved in making the deal go through in a seamless style – it is a joint success story, based on continued constructive efforts, and a landmark for further growth.’’
For more information please contact Zsuzsa Csiki, Counsel, at .