Ardian and the management team acquired 100% stake of Italmatch Chemicals from Mandarin Capital Partners

Fineurop Soditic acted as exclusive financial adviser to the private equity firm Ardian in the acquisition, together with the management team, of 100% stake in Italmatch Chemicals from Mandarin Capital Partners and other investors.

Established in 1997 and headquartered in Genoa, the company is a leading innovative Chemical Group, specialized in performance additives for the lubricant, plastics, water & oil markets. Italmatch Chemicals runs 5 production sites in Europe (Italy, Germany, UK and Spain) and production facilities in joint-ventures in Asia (China and Japan). The deal represents the fourth investment executed in Italy by Ardian’s mid cap buyout team. Ardian will work in partnership with the management team in order to identify and pursue further international development opportunities.

 

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