Goodwin advised the European holding company of Ferrara Candy Company, a top selling sugar candy company in the U.S., on its exclusive discussions with Eurazeo to acquire CPK Group, the European confectionery and chocolate champion.
This transaction would allow Ferrara to add CPK to its portfolio of more than 30 brands and strengthen its presence in the European market.
The finalization of the transaction remains subject to the conclusion of the information and consultation process with the company's trade unions, as well as to approval from the competition authorities. It should be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Founded in 2017, CPK is an independent platform operating in the confectionery and chocolate market. With a portfolio of iconic brands, the group is mainly present in three market segments: sweets (notably with Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Michoko), milk chocolate with the British brand Terry's; and French chocolate brands such as Poulain and 1848.
The Goodwin team included:
- In Paris, Jérôme Jouhanneaud, William Robert, David Diamant, Rodolphe Amaudric du Chaffaut, Ronan Pflieger, and Paul Hayes on corporate matters, Marie Fillon, Louis de Chezelles, and Albana Taipi on IP matters, and Marie-Laure Bruneel and Paul Fournière on tax matters.
- In London, Richard Lever and Matt Connell on corporate matters, and Eram Khan on regulatory and antitrust matters.