Press release

13 Feb 2023

EY advised the owners of Canpol sp. z o.o. in the process of acquisition of Difrax Holding B.V.

A group of dedicated EY professionals led by Anna Jędrzejczak and supervised by Bartłomiej Smolarek provided extensive advisory services for Canpol in the transaction that will strengthen their position in Europe.

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A group of dedicated EY professionals led by Anna Jędrzejczak and supervised by Bartłomiej Smolarek provided extensive advisory services for Canpol in the transaction that will strengthen their position in Europe.

Canpol, a Poland–based, Europe-focused baby care and baby accessories manufacturer, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% interest in Difrax, a Dutch-based company that focuses on baby care products. This acquisition will drive Canpol’s continued growth and highlights its position in Western Europe.

The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

EY advised Canpol – a family-owned company being one of the largest and most cutting-edge manufacturers of baby accessories in Europe with a leading position in Poland.

The acquired Company, Difrax, is a Dutch company with over 50 years of experience in the baby accessories industry with a strong position in the Netherlands, as well as in Belgium and France.

Members of the EY team that have advised on the transaction process:

M&A advisory:  Bartłomiej Smolarek, Anna Jędrzejczak, Angelika Krawczyk, Aleksandra Bielińska