Biolchim, controlled by Wise SGR, acquired Cifo

Fineurop Soditic acted as exclusive financial adviser to Biolchim S.p.A., portfolio company of the Italian mid-market private equity fund Wisequity III, in the acquisition of Cifo S.p.A..

In January 2013, Wise acquired Biolchim from financial investors Imi Fondi Chiusi, Assietta Private Equity and Arca Impresa Gestioni. Established in Bologna in 1965, Cifo is a speciality fertilizer producer active in both the home & garden and professional agriculture markets. In 2013, Cifo registered sales of €28 million and distributes its products in over 50 countries worldwide. The deal will create an Italian pole of specialty fertilizers with combined turnover of €75 million. The Group will invest in product development and expansion into new markets.

 

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