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FSI raised from 41.21% to 73% its stake in iconic fashion firm Missoni as the eponymous family carried on a full exit as Katjes Quiet Luxury acquired a 27% of the asset (see here a previous post by BeBeez). The closing may take place in 2Q26 upon the receipt of approval of the Italian antitrust authority. PwC assisted Katjes Quiet Luxury which belongs to Klaus Fassin (90%) and Tobias Bachmüller (10%). BeBeez Private Data, the private capital database of BeBeez and FSI monitors several private capital investors and their investments. Find out here how to subscribe for one month or one year or Click here for booking a demo videocall with BeBeez database manager
At the closure of trading of 6 March, Friday, Milan-listed Digital Value’s stock price amounted to 28,85 euros after One Equity Partners purchased 59.29% of the IT company from ceo Massimo Rossi and Milan-listed Sesa ahead of a take-private deal (see here a previous post by BeBeez). Sesa previously said it will fetch 11 million euros out of this sale. Equita, Banca Akros (Banco BPM) and Allen Overy Shearman Sterling advised One Equity Partners. The vendors retained D.G.P.A. & Co. and BonelliErede. BeBeez Private Data, the private capital database of BeBeez and FSI, monitors One Equity Partners and its investments. Find out here how to subscribe for one month or one year or Click here for booking a demo videocall with BeBeez database manager
Xenon Private Equity is close to concluding the 3,2 euros per share take private offer that on 5 January, Monday, launched on Milan-listed Eles Semiconductor Equipment with the support of Antonio Zaffarami (the target’s chairman) and Francesca Zaffarami (ceo) (see here a previous post by BeBeez). The bidders raised 13.3 million euros worth 27.5% of available public equity and now own 45.3% of Eles with 48.36% voting rights. Xeono, the chairman and the ceo will no longer aim for a 50% voting rights threshold. Between 5 and 30 December 2025, Mare and Massimiliano Bellucci, a board member of Eles launched a 2,65 euros per share public offer. Eles directors decided not to renew the appointment for Michael Bosco. BeBeez Private Data, the private capital database of BeBeez and FSI, monitors Xenon PE and its investments. Find out here how to subscribe for one month or one year or Click here for booking a demo videocall with BeBeez database manager
Italian industrial company Patelec acquired competitor FCM from Michele Calandrini (previously 49% owner) and Milena Calandrini (51%) that will keep their management roles (see here a previous post by BeBeez). Ethica Group and Studio Russo De Rosa assisted the buyer while FCM retained Broletto Group and Fasola & Partners – Corporate Law. Roberto Ziletti, chairman, and Alessandro Olivieri, ceo, head Patelec.
Onetag, a London-based digital advertising firm of which Wise Equity has 55% since 2022, said it acquired Aryel, an Italian competitor (see here a previous post by BeBeez). Mattia Salvi (ceo), Luca Petri, Leonardo Persico, Vincenzo Schifano (coo), Elena Soraya Aliyari (chief sales officer), angel, and venture investors sold the asset. Daniel Pirchio (ceo), Gianmario Ricciarelli and Arnaldo Resega own 45% of Onetag for which Filippo Gramigna acts as co-ceo. Valentina Franceschini is a senior partner of Wise Equity. Belab, Spada Partners and BonelliErede advised Onetag while Aryel retained Orrick. BeBeez Private Data, the private capital database of BeBeez and FSI, monitors Wise Equity and its investments. Find out here how to subscribe for one month or one year or Click here for booking a demo videocall with BeBeez database manager
On 16 March, Monday, KKCG Maritime will launch a cash 3,50 euro per share (182 million euros) partial offer on Hong Kong and Milan-listed luxury yacht maker Ferretti for raising its stake in the asset from 14.5% to 29.9% (see here a previous post by BeBeez). KKCG Maritime is receiving assistance from Unicredit, Somerley Capital, Equita sim, and Georgeson.
Belgium’s SD Worx, a payroll and HR portfolio company of CVC Capital Partners, acquired 75% of Italian competitor Codeas from Serena Codeleoncini that retained a minority and her ceo role (see here a previous post by BeBeez). Kobe Verdonck is the ceo of the buyer while Alessia Rigoni is the Managing Director of SD Worx Italy. BeBeez Private Data, the private capital database of BeBeez and FSI, monitors CVC Capital Partners and its investments. Find out here how to subscribe for one month or one year or Click here for booking a demo videocall with BeBeez database manager
Rinhova, an Italian waste management company that belongs to Xenon Private Equity (Xenon PE), acquired Il Recupero, a competitor from ceo Alessandro Musolino (former 60% owner), Mauro Gaburri (20%) and Paolo Gaburri (20%) (see here a previous post by BeBeez). Tikehau Capital financed the deal with an unitranche facility that will also support further M&A deals. GBPL, IPG Law Firm, Studio Giovannelli, Pavia & Ansaldo, Gelmetti, DL-Law, Labor B, PwC TLS, Deloitte Financial Advisory, Greenwich, PCLX – Palumbo LexCo, Fineurop Soditic, and OC&C acted as deal advisor while Milan’s TBS worked as public notary. Gianluca Cencia is the ceo of Rinhova for which Gianfranco Piras, a partner of Xenon PE, acts as chairman. Musolino will keep his role as Il Recupero’s ceo. BeBeez Private Data, the private capital database of BeBeez and FSI, monitors Xenon PE and its investments. Find out here how to subscribe for one month or one year or Click here for booking a demo videocall with BeBeez database manager
Milan-listed Kruso Kapital, an Italian pawnbroking and art lending firm, said it started to translisting from Euronext Growth to Euronext (see here a previous post by BeBeez). The reported public offer that Elliott Investment Management’s Banca CF Plus launched on Milan-listed Banca Sistema includes the payment of a Kruso shares. BeBeez Private Data, the private capital database of BeBeez and FSI, monitors Elliott Investment Management, Banca CF Plus and their investments. Find out here how to subscribe for one month or one year or Click here for booking a demo videocall with BeBeez database manager
Milan-listed Mare Group raised from 51% to 100% its stake in EasyGo, a search fund and simil-Spac vehicle that launched in 2025 with Milan-listed Borgosesia, an investor in real estate and alternative assets (see here a previous post by BeBeez). Mare will invest its own resources for the deal that is worth 10 million euros and will pay vendors by 16 March, Monday. Antonio Maria Zinno is the ceo of Mare Group and the chairman of EasyGo for which Francesco Intorcia acts as managing director and Marco Sforza as board member. Mare Group retained Zephiro while Lexia and illimity Bank, part of Banca Ifis, assisted EasyGo. BeBeez Private Data, the private capital database of BeBeez and FSI, monitors EasyGo and its investments. Find out here how to subscribe for one month or one year or Click here for booking a demo videocall with BeBeez database manager
Service Key, a provider of maintenance and facility management services that belongs to EMK Capital and ceo Marco Decio heads, acquired Multi Manutenzione (see here a previous post by BeBeez). Montesino and Studio GI assisted the vendors. Service Key retained KPMG and PedersoliGattai. BeBeez Private Data, the private capital database of BeBeez and FSI, monitors EMK Capital and its investments. Find out here how to subscribe for one month or one year or Click here for booking a demo videocall with BeBeez database manager
Sources said to BeBeez that troubled EMS Group, a packaging company of Xenon Private Equity, attracted a 9.5 – 12.5 million euros (8 million in cash) bid for part of its assets from XEM ahead of a closer receivership agreement with its creditors (see here a previous post by BeBeez). E2Pack may pay a further 3 million for other assets of EMS if its reaches a definitive agreement with the creditors. BeBeez Private Data, the private capital database of BeBeez and FSI, monitors Xenon Private Equity and its investments. Find out here how to subscribe for one month or one year or Click here for booking a demo videocall with BeBeez database manager
Stockholm-listed OEM International acquired the majority of Weingrill, a producer of industrial components (see here a previous post by BeBeez). The closing could take place on 18 March, Wednesday. OEM signed an option for acquiring the whole target from previous 65% owner Brivio Family and Logic (35%). Scouting Capital & Family Advisors, LCA Studio Legale and Studio Galli assisted the vendors. OEM retained LMS and KPMG.
Manetti & Roberts, part of Bolton Group, sold Somatoline to Olyos, a producer of cosmetics and nutraceutical items that belongs to Motion Equity Partners (see here a previous post by BeBeez). Translink acted as deal advisor. Marina Nissim heads Bolton Group. Thierry Verne is the ceo of Olyos. BeBeez Private Data, the private capital database of BeBeez and FSI, monitors Motion Equity Partners and its investments. Find out here how to subscribe for one month or one year or Click here for booking a demo videocall with BeBeez database manager
Three Hills Capital Partners attracted 300 million euros for its lower middle market vehicle Three Hills Impact (see here a previous post by BeBeez). The fund will invest in minorities of Italy, Spain, France and the United Kingdom targets with an enterprise value of 30 – 200 million with tickets worth 10 – 30 million. Mauro Moretti is the founder and ceo of Three Hills while Stefanie Kneer is the head of Esg and sustainability and Barbara Roversi a managing director. BeBeez Private Data, the private capital database of BeBeez and FSI, monitors Three Hills and its investments. Find out here how to subscribe for one month or one year or Click here for booking a demo videocall with BeBeez database manager.
