NEW YORK | LOS ANGELES | GENEVA | MILAN | September 10, 2012 - Redwood Capital Group LLC ("Redwood"), a leading sector-focused investment banking firm headquartered in New York with offices across the US and Europe, and Livolsi & Partners S.p.A. ("Livolsi"), a prominent Italian investment bank with offices in Milan and Rome, have announced that the two firms have entered into a strategic alliance for cross-border investment banking advisory services focused on the Italian and Mediterranean markets.
Through this alliance, Redwood and Livolsi will leverage their combined sector expertise across the technology, communications and media industries, their strong relationships with the corporate and investment communities, and their experience in the local and global markets, all to expand their offering for their clients worldwide.
Livolsi & Partners, which was established over ten years ago by prominent corporate executive and financier Mr. Ubaldo Livolsi, is one of Italy's premier independent investment banks focused on M&A, restructurings, and debt & equity financings for companies in Italy and across the Mediterranean region. Mr. Livolsi is the Chairman of Livolsi & Partners and he also serves on the Board of Directors of Fininvest Group, one of the world's leading media and entertainment groups with revenue of over $5.5 billion and approximately 20,000 employees across businesses including Mediaset (television), Medusa (cinema), Mondadori (publishing) and A.C. Milan (sports).
Mr. Martial Chaillet, Chairman of the Board of Redwood commented, "We are extremely pleased to announce this strategic alliance between Redwood and Livolsi, This partnership is another important step in the continued globalization of our firm."
Mr. Ubaldo Livolsi, Chairman of Livolsi said, "In the context of the current economic and financial environment in the Euro-zone, European companies now more than ever seek sound independent investment banking advice with a global perspective to help them grow and develop their businesses. The Livolsi-Redwood partnership is uniquely positioned to serve the needs of such companies in Italy and other Mediterranean markets."
"The Redwood-Livolsi strategic alliance is another key step to expand our firm's geographic reach and to enhance our ability to serve Redwood's clients around the world," added Mr. Gregory Bedrosian, CEO & Managing Partner of Redwood. "With approximately 40% of all European M&A transactions over the last several years being cross-border in nature, we continue to build Redwood's cross-border transaction capabilities in the context of these increasingly interconnected global markets."
About Livolsi & Partners
Livolsi & Partners S.p.A. is a leading independent investment bank with offices in Milan and Rome, Italy. The firm was established by Mr. Ulbaldo Livolsi in 1998 has an strong track record in M&A, restructurings, and debt & equity financings for companies in Italy and across the Mediterranean region.
For more information, please visit www.livolsi.com