Bain Capital Private Equity acquires Fedrigoni

Bain Capital Private Equity, a leading global private investment firm, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Fedrigoni, a leading global producer of specialty papers and self-adhesive labels. The Fedrigoni family will retain a minority stake in the business.

Established in 1888 and headquartered in Verona, Italy, Fedrigoni is internationally recognised for its high-quality product range and customer service. In 2017, the Company is expected to generate sales of approximately €1.1bn. It has manufacturing facilities in Italy, Spain and Brazil and a global distribution network, with more than 2,700 employees.

Fedrigoni sells directly to its multinational customers including fashion houses and fine wine producers, through its own distribution network. Its products include special papers for luxury packaging and labels for the food and beverage and pharma industries.

“Fedrigoni is an exciting business with strong brands and differentiated offering in speciality products,” said Ivano Sessa, a Managing Director at Bain Capital Private Equity. “We believe Fedrigoni has the potential to grow significantly, both organically and through acquisitions, and look forward to partnering with the management team to accelerate this as we have done in several other industrial global businesses. We are delighted to be building on our industrial and Italian franchise, following our recent investments in European finTyre Distribution and several others.”

“In 130 years of history, the Fedrigoni family has fully supported the growth and development of its eponymous business, reaching a leadership positioning in European specialty papers and labels. Capitalising also on its recent foreign acquisitions in the U.S.A. and in Brazil, today Fedrigoni is an international player requiring additional resources to support its global ambitions” said Alessandro Fedrigoni, Chairman of Fedrigoni. “We have found in Bain Capital the ideal investor to drive Fedrigoni into its next stage of global development given its deep industrial expertise, operational skills and its worldwide pool of resources.”

The transaction remains subject to approvals by competent regulatory authorities.
https://www.baincapital.com/news/bain-capital-private-equity-acquires-fedrigoni

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