M&A Deal Summary

Gradiente SGR Acquires Argos Surface Technologies

On June 15, 2020, private equity firm Gradiente SGR acquired business services company Argos Surface Technologies

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Gradiente SGR’s 1st transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Gradiente SGR’s 5th transaction in Italy.
Investment Fate
  • Argos Surface Technologies was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2025.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-06-15
Target Argos Surface Technologies
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Gradiente SGR
Deal Type Consolidation

Target

Argos Surface Technologies

Cambiago, Italy
Argos Surface Technologies is a provider of surface treatment and industrial coating solutions for metals, plastics, and carbon fiber. The company offers advanced coatings that combine functional performance with aesthetic value ensuring durability, protection, and customization for demanding industries. Argos Surface Technologies is based in Cambiago, Italy.

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Buyer

Gradiente SGR

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2009
PE ASSETS 96M EUR
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Gradiente SGR is a private investment firm focused on investing €5 to €10 million in lower middle-market Italian companies with €10 to €40 million of sales. The Firm targets profitable companies operating in growth-oriented sectors. Gradiente will not invest in turnarounds or corporate restructurings, or venture financings. Gradiente SGR was established in 2009 and is headquartered in Padova.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 13
Sector: Business Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Consolidation M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Italy M&A 5 of 13
Year: 2020 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-02-03 Lanificio dell’Olivo

Campi Bisenzio, Italy

Lanificio dell’Olivo S.p.a. is a producer of fancy yarns that sells 100% made in Italy products to the most prestigious knitwear and needling brands worldwide. The company is positioned at the top end of the market, offering high-quality yarns, produced with combinations of noble and natural fibers with innovative and modern materials. Lanificio dell’Olivo was founded in 1947 and is based in Campi Bisenzio, Italy.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-09-04 Arcansas

Terre Roveresche, Italy

Arcansas is focused on designing, manufacturing, and distributing profiles for coverings, hygienic connection, floors, and hardware/DIY. Arcansas was founded in 1981 and is based in Terre Roveresche, Italy.

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