M&A Deal Summary

Explorer Investments Acquires Nortempera

On January 1, 2019, private equity firm Explorer Investments acquired manufacturer Nortempera

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Explorer Investments’ 7th transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Explorer Investments’ 44th transaction in Portugal.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-01-01
Target Nortempera
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Explorer Investments
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Nortempera

Trofa, Portugal
Nortempera is a company specialising in the production and commercialisation of tempered, laminated, and insulating glass. It serves international markets with advanced architectural glass, focusing on innovation, safety, and energy efficiency. Nortempera was founded in 2003 and is based in Trofa, Portugal.

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Buyer

Explorer Investments

Lisbon, Portugal

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
PE ASSETS 1.8B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Explorer Investments is a private investment firm that looks to fund buyouts, as well as provide expansion and replacement capital to middle-market Portuguese companies. Explorer looks to invest a minimum of €10 million in transactions valued up to €150 million. Explorer does not have any sector preferences and typically holds investments for three to six years. Explorer Investments was formed in 2003 and is based in Lisbon, Portugal.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 47 of 73
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 7 of 7
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 26 of 40
Country: Portugal M&A 44 of 68
Year: 2019 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-01-01 Finieco

Santo Tirso, Portugal

Finieco has been investing in paper-based commercial and food packaging solutions. Finieco produces more than 1.5 million packages daily, contributing to sustainable development and employability. Finieco was founded in 1998 and is based in Santo Tirso, Portugal.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-01 Eurogalva

Fiaes, Portugal

Eurogalva is a company specializing in surface treatments, including hot-dip galvanizing, lacquering and liquid painting. Eurogalva was founded in 2005 and is based in Fiaes, Portugal.

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