The investment company BC Partners will acquire a majority stake in Fortidia, a platform global shipping, logistics and marketing services, which is until now held by the founding Fiorelli family and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management. The parties, without specifying the terms of the transaction, announced that Paolo Fiorelli, chairman and CEO of Fortidia, will maintain significant stake in the company and will continue to in his role.

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Milan, Fortidia operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes etc., AlphaGraphics, World Options and PostNet, as part of the value of shipping, packaging, logistics services as well as in marketing solutions.

Jefferies acted as financial advisor exclusive to Fortidia and its shareholders, with a team led by Mauro Premazzi, head of Italy Investment Banking. Fortidia is was also assisted by Sidley Austin LLP, PedersoliGattai and Paolo Ludovici of GPBL. BC Partners was supported by Latham & Watkins, Kirkland & Ellis, Red Porters Michelutti, PwC and Bain & Co.