Italmatch

Fineurop Soditic acted as exclusive financial advisor 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). In 2014 Italmatch has posted exceptional level of growth over the last five years, with sales forecast of around Euro 250 million (90% of which generated abroad) more than double compared to 2012, with an EBITDA in excess of Euro 30 million. 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.