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Ital Gas Storage (IGS), a portfolio company of F2i, received a financing facility worth in the region of 800 million euros for refinancing the liabilities for underground natural gas storage facility based in Cornegliano Laudense (Lombardy) and supporting new investments (see here a previous post by BeBeez). The company received assistance from Rothschild and Linklaters. Ashrust advised the lending banks Banco BPM, Bayerische Landesbank, BPER Banca, Crédit Agricole CIB Milan Branch, Crédit Agricole Italia, Deutsche Bank, Eurobank Private Bank Luxembourg, ING Bank NV Milan Branch, Intesa Sanpaolo, KfW IPEX-Bank, Societe Generale, and Unicredit. Nell’ambito dell’operazione, hanno assistito IGS, mentre affiancato i finanziatori. BeBeez Private Data, the private capital database of BeBeez and FSI, monitors and its portfolio companies. Find out here how to subscribe for one month or one year or Click here for booking a demo videocall with BeBeez database manager
Proma, an Italian producer of automotive components, received a 7-year financing facility of 270 million euros with SACE warranty for supporting the organic and international growth (see here a previous post by BeBeez). In 2024, Proma acquired German Recaro Automotive. Chiomenti advised the lenders BNL BNP Paribas, Unicredit, Banco BPM, Banca Intesa Sanpaolo, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Deutsche Bank, Monte dei Paschi di Siena, and BBVA. Gruppo Proma retained Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici.
Irisacqua, an Italian utility, received a financing facility of 117.5 million euros for its orgenic growth and for refinancing part of its liabilities (see here a previous post by BeBeez). The lenders Intesa Sanpaolo, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, BNL BNP Paribas, Monte dei Paschi di Siena, Banco BPM, BPER, Cassa di Risparmio di Bolzano, and Banca di Cividale retained Legance. BonelliErede, Arcus Financial Advisors and Agenia advised Irisacqua.
Tikehau Capital said it closed its private debt agreement with Dedalus, a provider of digital solutions for the health sector that belongs to Ardian (92.67%), Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia), Three Hills Capital Partners, and Giorgio Moretti (see here a previous post by BeBeez). In June 2025, Tikehau subscribed to a Dedalus 350 million euros bond maturing in 2027 and paying a coupon of 11% and provided the firm with direct lending facilities of 180 million. Alberto Calcagno is the ceo of Dedalus. Martino Mauroner is Tikehau Capital’s head of private debt Italy. Nadine Zariffa is a director of Ardian. BeBeez Private Data, the private capital database of BeBeez and FSI, monitors Ardian, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Three Hills, and their portfolio companies. Find out here how to subscribe for one month or one year or Click here for booking a demo videocall with BeBeez database manager
OP Natura Dauna, an Italian cooperative agrifood company, issued a 10 million euros ESG-linked 8-year minibond that UniCredit and Mediocredito Centrale (MCC) subscribed and for whose 50% Sace provided a warranty (see here a previous post by BeBeez). Matteo Sgarro is the chairman of OP Natura Dauna. Ferdinando Natali is Unicredit’s regional manager for the South of Italy.
Sources said to BeBeez that Gruppo Manifatture Italiane (GMI), an Italian third-party producer of high-end shoes that belongs to Consilium since 2019, issued a 25 million euros convertible bond that Anthilia Capital Partners subscribed (see here a previous post by BeBeez). The company will invest such proceeds in its organic growth and M&A. Alberto Zunino is the ceo of GMI. Barbara Ellero is the Head of Private Capital of Anthilia Capital Partners.
Italian tmt company Fiberwide issued a minibond of 2 million euros that Banca Valsabbina subscribed (see here a previous post by BeBeez). The company retained Ars & Law Studio Legale Ederle 1889 and will invest such proceeds in its organic growth while Banca Valsabbina hired LX20. Elio Romagnoli, ceo, has 52% of Fiberwide. Hermes Bianchetti is the deputy coo of Banca Valsabbina.
