DISARONNO GROUP: ACQUISITION OF AMARO AVERNA AND ZEDDA PIRAS COMPLETED

DISARONNO GROUP, a diversified multinational whose business lines
including Spirits, Wines and Ingredients, with over 800 employees, a turnover of 370 million Euro and operations in approximately 160 countries worldwide, announces the completion of the closing signed on 28 May 2026 for the finalisation
of the acquisition of 100% of Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras, previously owned by Campari Group.
The transaction, for which an agreement was signed last December 2025, will be implemented through the establishment of Newco Meridia, based in Sassari, whose governance will transition from Campari Group to DISARONNO GROUP.
The employees of the two plants in Sicily (AA) and Sardinia (ZP) respectively – eleven in total – have all been absorbed by Meridia.
Marco Ferrari, CEO of DISARONNO GROUP, comments: “This operation represents a fundamental step in our growth plan and allows us to strategically enrich our portfolio at international level.
internationally, significantly strengthening, thanks to Amaro Averna, our position in three of our priority markets: the United States, Germany and Italy. In this context, for Zedda Piras the objective is to consolidate the
presence on the Italian market".
The closing announcement comes just days after the Group announced its rebranding to DISARONNO GROUP, marking a move aimed at strengthening its global positioning.

DISARONNO GROUP (ILLVA SARONNO HOLDING SpA) is a company entirely owned by the Reina family, it is the parent company of a
diversified group whose business lines include Spirits, Wines, and Ingredients and which has more than 800 employees. The Group operates in the sector
of alcoholic beverages through DISARONNO INTERNATIONAL, and is a leader in the world of spirits with a presence in approximately 160 countries. It is
particularly known for Disaronno, the world's favorite Italian liqueur, as well as other highly prestigious products such as Disaronno
Velvet, Tia Maria, The Busker Irish whiskey, Engine Gin, Sagamore Rye, Rabarbaro Zucca, Artic Vodka, Isolabella Limoncello, Sambuca, and from now on
Also ahead for Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras. In the wine sector, it is present with prestigious brands such as Duca di Salaparuta, Florio, and Corvo.
enclosed in the DUCA WINES division. Alongside beverages, the DISARONNO INGREDIENTS division represents the Group's presence in the
A world of ingredients and semi-finished products for ice cream, pastry, and baked goods professionals.