PALLAS CAPITAL Corporate Solutions advises the shareholders of Getränkewelt Handels GmbH on the sale of the beverage wholesale segment to Wieser, Kolarik & Leeb GmbH

PALLAS CAPITAL Corporate Solutions successfully advised the shareholders of Getränkewelt Handels GmbH on the sale of their beverage wholesale segment to Wieser, Kolarik & Leeb GmbH. Wieser, Kolarik & Leeb GmbH a subsidiary of Del Fabro Kolarik GmbH and part of the Ottakringer Getränke AG.

Getränkewelt Handels GmbH, based in Nußdorf-Debant in East Tyrol, is one of the regions´s most established beverage wholesalers and has been a reliable partner to the catering and hotel industry in East Tyrol for many years. The company is characterized by deep expertise, a comprehensive product range, and long-standing, trust-based customer relationships. In particular, close cooperation with catering and commercial customers, as well as high service quality, are hallmarks of Getränkewelt.

Del Fabro Kolarik is one of Austria’s leading beverage wholesalers. With over 8,000 products across six locations, the company offers tailored solutions for the catering and hotel sectors. Originally founded in 1963 as Del Fabro, the company merged with Kolarik & Leeb in 2017. The acquisition of Getränkewelt´s beverage wholesale segment marks a strategically important step in expanding Del Fabro Kolarik´s Austria-wide distribution network. Getränkewelt’s strong presence in East Tyrol was a decisive factor in the takeover. Simon Crepaz, managing director of Wieser, Kolarik & Leeb, will be the head of Getränkewelt´s management going forward working in collaboration with the existing leadership team.

The beverage retail business will continue under the well-established “Getränkewelt” brand – with a clear commitment to remaining a reliable partner to the regional hospitality industry. At the same time, the company will benefit from the expanded product portfolio and logistical capabilities of Ottakringer Getränke AG.

The transaction was advised by PALLAS CAPITAL Corporate Solutions, led by Maximilian Baar-Baarenfels and Hans Lassen (Managing Partners), Jakob Schartelmüller (Associate Business Development), Hanna Spolwind (Associate Execution), and Christian Wolff (Senior Analyst Execution). PALLAS CAPITAL acted on behalf of the shareholders of Getränkewelt during all phases of the transaction process.