Barabino & Partners, part of Excellera Advisory Group, reaffirms its position as a key player in financial transaction communication in Italy, Europe, and worldwide in 2024.
According to the 2024 ranking published today by MergerMarket, the firm leads the Italian market, ranking 1st both in terms of the number of deals (120) and total deal value (over USD 26 billion).
At the European level, B&P climbs to 3rd place (up from 5th in 2023), with a total deal value exceeding USD 31 billion.
On a global scale, B&P secures a spot in the Top 10 of financial communication firms worldwide, confirming its international reach with 125 transactions worth over USD 59 billion.
These achievements are particularly significant as the firm operates in a market largely dominated by global groups.
More importantly, with B&P joining Excellera Advisory Group—a move completed in 2024 under the guidance of Xenon PE—alongside the outstanding growth of its partner firm Community, the Excellera Group now ranks:
- 5th worldwide
- 1st in Europe
With 225 deals globally and 217 in Europe
Luca Barabino and Federico Steiner, CEO and Managing Director of the firm, commented:
“This milestone reflects the daily commitment of our professionals and the trust of the companies that choose us as their communication advisor. More importantly, it underscores the strategic value of the Excellera Project, led by Xenon PE, as recognized by key players in the international financial communication market.”
GianFranco Piras, Chairman of Excellera Advisory Group and Partner at Xenon Private Equity, added:
“This achievement strengthens our international vision, positioning Excellera Advisory Group as a new benchmark in corporate and financial communication worldwide.”
Additionally, in 2024, B&P’s advisory services expanded beyond national borders, with the firm playing a key role in Europe (UK, France), the Americas, and the US.
Its presence in the global ranking is the result of continuous efforts to promote Italian excellence abroad, supporting companies in their growth strategies through the power of communication.
MergerMarket—an independent international institute specializing in M&A deal data analysis and monitoring—annually recognizes communication firms that have excelled as advisors in financial transactions.
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