We successfully advised Casa Optima on the acquisition of Laan Heiloo.

Casa Optima

Casa Optima is a global leader in ingredients for artisanal gelato, premium pastry and mixology, with a strong presence across Europe.

Laan Heiloo

Laan Heiloo is a long-established Dutch distributor of ingredients and supplies for gelato shops. Founded in 1955, the company serves independent gelato shops, small chains and other out-of-home operators across the Netherlands.

The acquisition

With the acquisition of Laan Heiloo, Casa Optima strengthens its presence in the Dutch market and establishes a direct commercial platform in the Netherlands. The combination brings together Laan Heiloo’s local market knowledge and customer relationships with Casa Optima’s product portfolio, innovation capabilities and international resources.

Francesco Fattori, CEO of Casa Optima, commented:

“This transaction is a natural next step in a relationship between Laan Heiloo and Casa Optima that spans more than thirty years. It allows us to strengthen our presence in the Netherlands and work even more closely with our customers and partners. We will continue to invest in the local business by expanding the team and sales network, combining Laan Heiloo’s strong market knowledge with Casa Optima’s products, innovation capabilities and Group resources.”

Role of Baker Tilly

Casa Optima was supported by Baker Tilly in relation to the due diligence and contractual matters. Jan Kreijkes (Partner Corporate Finance), Mathijs ter Haar (Senior Consultant Corporate Finance) and Eline Blaakmeer (Manager Legal Advisory) advised Casa Optima in connection with the acquisition of Laan Heiloo.