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DC Advisory advises Sostenya Group, the controlling shareholder of Haiki+, on raising a capex facility for the acquisition of Ecobat Resources Italy

Background

  • Sostenya, the holding company of the Colucci family, is the shareholding company of two business units in the green economy: Haiki+ and Innovatec 
  • Haiki+ is a vertically integrated leading Italian circular economy platform engaged in the collection, recovery, recycling, and landfill disposal of waste, managing more than 600+ tons per annum
  • Haiki+ has been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since January 2025
  • KommunalKredit is a specialist Infrastructure and Energy bank headquartered in Vienna

Process

  • DC Advisory was mandated by Sostenya as exclusive financial advisor to support the raising of a capex facility for the acquisition of Ecobat Resources Italy S.r.l., one of the leading players in the recycling of lead-acid batteries and the production of lead and lead alloys
  • With this acquisition, Haiki+ becomes the first fully integrated lead production group in Italy, completing the entire value chain for lead-acid battery recycling 
  • DC Advisory contributed to a number of detailed work streams, including financial modelling, support in full documentation negotiations, and leading the negotiations for debt structuring, achieving a competitive debt package

Outcome

  • On 18 June 2025, SG Holding, fully controlled by Sostenya Group, signed a facility agreement with KommunalKredit
  • On July 1 2025, Haiki+ completed the acquisition of Ecobat Resources Italy 
  • This transaction demonstrates DC Advisory’s ongoing expertise in the waste management infrastructure sector and strengthens the firm’s track record in advising on Debt Advisory transactions

“We are very pleased with the outcome of this transaction, which represents an important milestone for Sostenya Group and Haiki+. DC Advisory played a key role throughout the process, enabling us to secure this financing solution that will support our future growth plans.”

Nicola Colucci, CEO, Sostenya Group

“We are proud to have acted on behalf of Sostenya Group in this financing process. This transaction highlights DC Advisory’s expertise in supporting clients and delivering tailored solutions to meet their needs.”

Pietro Braicovich, Executive Vice-Chairman Italy, DC Advisory

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  • Infrastructure
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  • Debt Advisory & Restructuring
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Executive Vice Chairman Italy
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Vice President
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  • GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
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