Filtapor has sold a majority stake to SAPI Spa

Lisbon – CFI is pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to FILTAPOR in the sale of a majority stake to the Italian Group SAPI Spa.

FILTAPOR specializes in the collection and treatment of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) and provides maintenance services in Portugal. The company primarily focuses on the collection, transportation, and filtering of UCO and dietary fats from various sources, including hotels, restaurants, schools, and factories. These materials are then repurposed by the industry, mainly for producing biodiesel, as well as for making paints and soaps. In addition to oil collection, FILTAPOR offers technical cleaning services, including maintenance for industrial equipment, cleaning of chimneys and HVAC ducts, and disinfection services.

SAPI Spa is a leading company in the animal by-products rendering sector worldwide and in the UCO collection sector in Italy. The Group operates 34 production sites across Europe, Africa, Oceania, North America, and South America. Recently, SAPI Spa has initiated a project to expand its UCO collection business in Europe by acquiring companies already established in the local market. This transaction represents the Group’s entry into the UCO market in Portugal.

This transaction was closed on 8 May 2025.