CMS and RPLT in the acquisition of a majority stake in OBA Tradizione Futura S.r.l.

March 17, 2026 – CMS law firm advised Karnell Group AB (publ), a Swedish company listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm, on the acquisition of a majority stake in OBA Tradizione Futura S.r.l. (“OBA Tf”), a family-owned niche producer of premium vehicle enhancement products based outside Bologna, Italy. 

Karnell is an industrial group focused on acquiring and developing niche manufacturing businesses with strong technical expertise and established customer relationships. Through the acquisition of OBA Tf, Karnell is entering the Italian market for the first time. As part of its expansion strategy, Karnell aims to establish a local platform in Italy through a continued acquisition program, targeting family-owned manufacturing companies with strong financial performance and leading positions in clearly defined niches.

OBA Tf, founded in 2002, has established a strong track record as a trusted supplier to automotive OEMs. OBA Tf is an approved Tier-1 supplier specialized in exterior and interior vehicle enhancement solutions designed to meet customers’ requirements for durability, aesthetics and functionality. The company serves a well-established base of automotive OEMs and has built long-standing relationships through consistent delivery, technical expertise and product quality.

For CMS Italia, the team that handled the transaction was led by partner Mauro Battistella, with the support of senior associate Sara Porta, associates Francesco Lisciandra, Gillian Colantonio and Maria Pia Lucariello for corporate matters, and of the senior associate Gian Marco Lettieri for labor matters.

For RPLT, the team that handled the transaction was led by partner Claudio Elestici, with the support of Of Counsel Sabrina Straneo, Senior Associate Alessandro Anedda and Junior Associate Francesco Comito for corporate matters, and of the partner Piergiorgio Bonacossa for labor matters.