Cifo

Fineurop Soditic acted as exclusive financial advisor to Biolchim S.p.A., portfolio company of Wisequity III, in the acquisition of Cifo S.p.A. Biolchim is a portfolio company of the Italian mid market private equity fund Wisequity III. 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 Euro 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 Euro 75 million. The Group will invest in product development and expansion into new markets.